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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Renu devi

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LGD code: 226537
Pincode: 852129
Population: 4,996
Households: 1,002
Literacy rate: 38.1%
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,515

Census 2011 · in context

How Dahad compares

By population, Dahad ranks #15 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal.

Literacy rate

38.1%

−3.2% vs mandal average

Dahad: 38.1%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,003

+87 vs mandal average

Dahad: 1,003
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Dahad: 5.0
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Dahad

LGD code: 226537
Pincode: 852129
Population (Census 2011): 4,996
Population (projected 2026): 5,890
Households: 1,002
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1003
Literacy rate: 38.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Renu devi
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (8.6 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 Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Dahad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,996

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,890

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,002

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,181

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: 4,996Census 2011
Households: 1,002Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,8902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,181

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 · Saharsa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saharsa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saharsa 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

Dahad on the map

Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

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Notable places near Dahad · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Railway· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 8.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Dahad?

The pincode of Dahad, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852129.

In which district is Dahad located?

Dahad is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dahad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dahad village has a population of 4,996 across 1,002 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dahad?

The current sarpanch of Dahad gram panchayat is Renu devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dahad in?

Dahad falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dahad in?

Dahad falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dahad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dahad village is 38.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Dahad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dahad village is 1003 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dahad?

The nearest health facility to Dahad is Goverment hospital,Barail (~10.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Dahad?

The nearest railway station to Dahad is Garh Baruari (~8.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dahad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dahad, 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 Dahad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dahad village is 226537.

How big is Dahad compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Dahad ranks 15 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal by Census 2011 population (4,996 residents).

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Dahad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Dahad?

In which district is Dahad located?

What is the population of Dahad as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dahad?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dahad in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dahad in?

What is the literacy rate in Dahad?

What is the sex ratio in Dahad?

What is the nearest health centre to Dahad?

What is the nearest railway station to Dahad?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dahad?

What is the LGD code of Dahad?

How big is Dahad compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Dahad on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dahad

What is the pincode of Dahad?

In which district is Dahad located?

What is the population of Dahad as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dahad?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dahad in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dahad in?

What is the literacy rate in Dahad?

What is the sex ratio in Dahad?

What is the nearest health centre to Dahad?

What is the nearest railway station to Dahad?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dahad?

What is the LGD code of Dahad?

How big is Dahad compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dahad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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