Palasbari village, Baisa block | Pincode 854315

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shimataj

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LGD code: 223952
Pincode: 854315
Post office: Baisi
Population: 2,197
Households: 447
Literacy rate: 39.4%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 600

Census 2011 · in context

How Palasbari compares

By population, Palasbari ranks #32 of 132 villages in Baisa mandal.

Literacy rate

39.4%

+4.7% vs mandal average

Palasbari: 39.4%
Baisa mandal: 34.7%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

−4 vs mandal average

Palasbari: 924
Baisa mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

4.9

Same as the mandal average

Palasbari: 4.9
Baisa mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Palasbari at a glance

Palasbari is a village of 2,197 people in 447 households (Census 2011) in Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 32nd-largest of 132 villages in Baisa block. Literacy is 39%, 5 points above the block average of 35% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854315, served by Baisi post office; the LGD village code is 223952. The sarpanch is Shimataj, and the village votes in Purnia assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijay Kumar Khemka. The population is estimated at 294 in 2026, down 87% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palasbari · this village	2,197	39%	—
Kanphulia · Baisa	1,699	40%	—
Ganphalia · Baisa	1,630	15%	—
Chunamari · Baisa	1,603	50%	—
Tarabari · Baisa	1,427	32%	—
Panki Arazi · Baisa	1,322	31%	—
Sila Raghunathpur · Baisa	1,188	66%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palasbari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KISHANGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 38
Distance to district HQ (km): 82
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kanphulia
Total area (ha): 338
Irrigated area (ha): 140.12
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Palasbari

LGD code: 223952
Pincode: 854315
Post office: Baisi
Population (Census 2011): 2,197
Population (projected 2026): 294
Households: 447
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 39.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shimataj
Block / Mandal: Baisa
Nearest railway station: Purniya Junction (2.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purnia district level

Then & Now

Palasbari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,197

Census 2011 baseline

-86.6%

Population · 2026

294

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

447

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,197Census 2011
Households: 447Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2942026 proj. · -86.6% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Palasbari on the map

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Lead story

September 2026

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

Reported by Swarajya.

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News from Purnia & Bihar

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India11h ago
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrint14h ago
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
Swarajya23h ago
Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
The Times of Indiayesterday
Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
The News Millyesterday
SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of India2 days ago

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People often ask about Palasbari

What is the pincode of Palasbari?

The pincode of Palasbari, Baisa block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854315. The post office is Baisi.

Which post office delivers to Palasbari?

Mail for Palasbari is delivered through Baisi post office, pincode 854315, in Baisa block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Palasbari located?

Palasbari is a village in Baisa block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Palasbari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palasbari village has a population of 2,197 across 447 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palasbari?

The current sarpanch of Palasbari gram panchayat is Shimataj.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palasbari in?

Palasbari falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palasbari in?

Palasbari falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Palasbari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palasbari village is 39.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Palasbari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palasbari village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Palasbari?

The nearest railway station to Palasbari is Purniya Junction (~2.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palasbari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palasbari, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Palasbari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palasbari village is 223952.

How big is Palasbari compared to other villages in Baisa block?

Palasbari ranks 32 of 132 villages in Baisa block by Census 2011 population (2,197 residents).

Who is the MLA of Palasbari?

Palasbari falls under Purnia assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Vijay Kumar Khemka (BJP).

Who is the MP for Palasbari?

Palasbari is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Palasbari in 2026?

Palasbari is estimated at 294 people in 2026, down about 87% from 2,197 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Palasbari in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Palasbari in Purnia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Palasbari?

Shimataj is the sarpanch of Palasbari gram panchayat, Baisa block. See the sarpanch list of Baisa block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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