Nawadih village, Dehri block | Pincode 821305

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Nawadih is a village in Dehri mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar, with 4,000 residents across 655 households. The village has a literacy rate of 62.1% and postal code 821305.

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PAPPU KUMAR SINGH

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LGD code: 252585
Pincode: 821305
Post office: Dalmianagar
Population: 4,000
Households: 655
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,005
Distance to district centre: 117 km
Distance to mandal centre: 30 km
Distance to Patna: 129 km
Distance to Kolkata: 502 km
Nearest railway station: Pahleja · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SDH Dehri · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nawadih compares

By population, Nawadih ranks #8 of 58 villages in Dehri mandal.

Literacy rate

62.1%

+0.5% vs mandal average

Nawadih: 62.1%
Dehri mandal: 61.6%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−10 vs mandal average

Nawadih: 915
Dehri mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

6.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Nawadih: 6.1
Dehri mandal: 6.3

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

Nawadih at a glance

Nawadih is a village of 4,000 people in 655 households (Census 2011) in Dehri block, Rohtas district, Bihar, the 8th-largest of 58 villages in Dehri block. Literacy is 62%, about the same as the block average of 62% and the sex ratio is 915 women per 1,000 men. It lies 117 km from the Rohtas district centre, 7 km from Khajuri, the nearest town, 7 km from Pahleja railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 821305, served by Dalmianagar post office; the LGD village code is 252585. The nearest hospital or health centre is SDH Dehri, 6 km away. The sarpanch is PAPPU KUMAR SINGH, and the village votes in Obra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prakash Chandra. The population is estimated at 4,716 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nawadih · this village	4,000	62%	—
Nawadih · Imamganj	380	20%	0 km N
Nawadih · Nanpur	1,241	45%	0 km N
Nawadih · Mohanpur	173	55%	0 km N
Nawadih · Rampur	14	71%	0 km N
Nawadih · Rajpur	687	76%	0 km N
Nawadih · Mohanpur	574	30%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nawadih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEHRI
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 14
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BHALUARI
Total area (ha): 422
Irrigated area (ha): 298.6
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Nawadih

LGD code: 252585
Pincode: 821305
Post office: Dalmianagar
Population (Census 2011): 4,000
Population (projected 2026): 4,716
Households: 655
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Coordinates: 24.87468°N, 84.12656°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karakat
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Obra
Member of Parliament: Raja Ram Kushwaha
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prakash Chandra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PAPPU KUMAR SINGH
Block / Mandal: Dehri
Nearest railway station: Anugraha Narayan Road (20.6 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 Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Nawadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,000

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,716

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

655

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

772

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: 4,000Census 2011
Households: 655Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,7162026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7722026 projection
Active job cards: 2,07,538MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,04,328MGNREGA · 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: 924NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.9%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 · Rohtas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rohtas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rohtas 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.

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Notable places near Nawadih · Dehri mandal area

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Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Sansa
📍 37.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Anugraha Narayan Road
📍 20.6 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Phesar
📍 29.6 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Baghoi Kusa
📍 33.9 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Nawadih

Mandal centre

Dehri · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 1 min by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rohtas · ≈ 117 km

≈ 4 h by car · 4 h 45 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,177 people

Khajuri · ≈ 7.3 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna129 kmcapital
Kolkata502 km
Delhi803 km
Hyderabad1017 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPahleja7 km
Hospital / PHCSDH Dehri6 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil7 km
CollegeJawaharlal Nehru College6 km
Police stationKudra Police Station39 km

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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People often ask about Nawadih

What is the pincode of Nawadih?

The pincode of Nawadih, Dehri block, Rohtas district, Bihar is 821305. The post office is Dalmianagar.

Which post office delivers to Nawadih?

Mail for Nawadih is delivered through Dalmianagar post office, pincode 821305, in Dehri block, Rohtas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nawadih located?

Nawadih is a village in Dehri block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Nawadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nawadih village has a population of 4,000 across 655 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nawadih?

The current sarpanch of Nawadih gram panchayat is PAPPU KUMAR SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nawadih in?

Nawadih falls under the Karakat Lok Sabha constituency (PC #35) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nawadih in?

Nawadih falls under the Obra assembly constituency (AC #220) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Nawadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nawadih village is 62.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Nawadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nawadih village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Nawadih?

The nearest health facility to Nawadih is Government Hospital, Sansa (~37.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Nawadih?

The nearest railway station to Nawadih is Anugraha Narayan Road (~20.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nawadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nawadih, 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.

How far is Nawadih from Rohtas district centre?

Nawadih is approximately 117 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rohtas district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Nawadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nawadih village is 252585.

Which is the nearest town to Nawadih?

Khajuri (population 11,177, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Nawadih in a straight line.

How big is Nawadih compared to other villages in Dehri block?

Nawadih ranks 8 of 58 villages in Dehri block by Census 2011 population (4,000 residents).

How far is Nawadih from Patna?

Nawadih is about 129 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 168 km.

How far is Nawadih from Kolkata?

Nawadih is about 502 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 652 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nawadih?

Pahleja is the nearest railway station to Nawadih, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nawadih?

SDH Dehri is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nawadih, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nawadih?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Nawadih, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nawadih?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Nawadih, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Nawadih?

Nawadih falls under Obra assembly constituency (AC 220). The sitting MLA is Prakash Chandra (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Nawadih?

Nawadih is in Karakat Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raja Ram Kushwaha (CPI(ML)L).

What is the population of Nawadih in 2026?

Nawadih is estimated at 4,716 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,000 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nawadih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Nawadih?

PAPPU KUMAR SINGH is the sarpanch of Nawadih gram panchayat, Dehri block. See the sarpanch list of Dehri block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)