Nanhu village, Karakat block | Pincode 821112

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AMRITA KUMARI

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LGD code: 251279
Pincode: 821112
Post office: Kochas
Population: 945
Households: 157
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Sex ratio: 981 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 302

Census 2011 · in context

How Nanhu compares

By population, Nanhu ranks #82 of 150 villages in Karakat mandal.

Literacy rate

70.1%

+8.5% vs mandal average

Nanhu: 70.1%
Karakat mandal: 61.6%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

981

+61 vs mandal average

Nanhu: 981
Karakat mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.6 vs mandal average

Nanhu: 6.0
Karakat mandal: 6.6

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

Nanhu at a glance

Nanhu is a village of 945 people in 157 households (Census 2011) in Karakat block, Rohtas district, Bihar, the 82nd-largest of 150 villages in Karakat block. Literacy is 70%, 8 points above the block average of 62% and the sex ratio is 981 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 821112, served by Kochas post office; the LGD village code is 251279. The sarpanch is AMRITA KUMARI, and the village votes in Paliganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sandeep Saurav. The population is estimated at 1,114 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nanhu · this village	945	70%	—
Karma · Karakat	2,597	57%	—
Dhawani · Karakat	2,494	62%	—
Gamhariya · Karakat	2,256	62%	—
Beiwai · Karakat	1,780	62%	—
Banye Dehri · Karakat	833	57%	—
Titho · Karakat	570	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nanhu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
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: 0
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: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BIKRAMGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gamhariya
Total area (ha): 166
Irrigated area (ha): 148
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Nanhu

LGD code: 251279
Pincode: 821112
Post office: Kochas
Population (Census 2011): 945
Population (projected 2026): 1,114
Households: 157
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 981
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Pataliputra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Paliganj
Member of Parliament: Misa Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sandeep Saurav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AMRITA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Karakat

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

Nanhu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

945

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,114

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

157

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

185

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: 945Census 2011
Households: 157Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 981 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1852026 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Nanhu

What is the pincode of Nanhu?

The pincode of Nanhu, Karakat block, Rohtas district, Bihar is 821112. The post office is Kochas.

Which post office delivers to Nanhu?

Mail for Nanhu is delivered through Kochas post office, pincode 821112, in Karakat block, Rohtas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nanhu located?

Nanhu is a village in Karakat block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Nanhu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nanhu village has a population of 945 across 157 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nanhu?

The current sarpanch of Nanhu gram panchayat is AMRITA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nanhu in?

Nanhu falls under the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nanhu in?

Nanhu falls under the Paliganj assembly constituency (AC #190) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Nanhu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nanhu village is 70.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Nanhu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nanhu village is 981 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nanhu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nanhu, 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 Nanhu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nanhu village is 251279.

How big is Nanhu compared to other villages in Karakat block?

Nanhu ranks 82 of 150 villages in Karakat block by Census 2011 population (945 residents).

Who is the MLA of Nanhu?

Nanhu falls under Paliganj assembly constituency (AC 190). The sitting MLA is Sandeep Saurav (CPI(ML)(L)).

Who is the MP for Nanhu?

Nanhu is in Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Misa Bharti (RJD).

What is the population of Nanhu in 2026?

Nanhu is estimated at 1,114 people in 2026, up about 18% from 945 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nanhu in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Nanhu?

AMRITA KUMARI is the sarpanch of Nanhu gram panchayat, Karakat block. See the sarpanch list of Karakat 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
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