Keota village, Dalsinghsarai block | Pincode 848114

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KANCHAN KUMARI

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LGD code: 237040
Pincode: 848114
Post office: Dalsinghsarai
Population: 14,531
Households: 2,919
Literacy rate: 48.8%
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,984

Census 2011 · in context

How Keota compares

By population, Keota ranks #2 of 47 villages in Dalsinghsarai mandal.

Literacy rate

48.8%

−2.2% vs mandal average

Keota: 48.8%
Dalsinghsarai mandal: 51.0%
Samastipur district: 50.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

919

+7 vs mandal average

Keota: 919
Dalsinghsarai mandal: 912

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Keota: 5.0
Dalsinghsarai mandal: 5.2

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

Keota at a glance

Keota is a village of 14,531 people in 2,919 households (Census 2011) in Dalsinghsarai block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 2nd-largest of 47 villages in Dalsinghsarai block. Literacy is 49%, 2 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 919 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848114, served by Dalsinghsarai post office; the LGD village code is 237040. The sarpanch is KANCHAN KUMARI, and the village votes in Kasba assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nitesh Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 17,132 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Keota

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): 3
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 4
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: Yes
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: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DALSINGHSARAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KEOTA
Total area (ha): 693
Irrigated area (ha): 216.1
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Keota

LGD code: 237040
Pincode: 848114
Post office: Dalsinghsarai
Population (Census 2011): 14,531
Population (projected 2026): 17,132
Households: 2,919
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 919
Literacy rate: 48.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kasba
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nitesh Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KANCHAN KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Dalsinghsarai

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 Samastipur district level

Then & Now

Keota — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

14,531

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

17,132

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,919

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,442

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: 14,531Census 2011
Households: 2,919Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 17,1322026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,4422026 projection
Active job cards: 4,20,203MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,00,630MGNREGA · 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: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%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 · Samastipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Samastipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Samastipur 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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September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India11h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi17h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News17h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy18h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI Newsyesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Keota

What is the pincode of Keota?

The pincode of Keota, Dalsinghsarai block, Samastipur district, Bihar is 848114. The post office is Dalsinghsarai.

Which post office delivers to Keota?

Mail for Keota is delivered through Dalsinghsarai post office, pincode 848114, in Dalsinghsarai block, Samastipur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Keota located?

Keota is a village in Dalsinghsarai block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Keota as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Keota village has a population of 14,531 across 2,919 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Keota?

The current sarpanch of Keota gram panchayat is KANCHAN KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Keota in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Keota in?

Keota falls under the Kasba assembly constituency (AC #58) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Keota?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Keota village is 48.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Keota?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Keota village is 919 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Keota?

12 schemes currently match residents of Keota, 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 Keota?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Keota village is 237040.

How big is Keota compared to other villages in Dalsinghsarai block?

Keota ranks 2 of 47 villages in Dalsinghsarai block by Census 2011 population (14,531 residents).

Who is the MLA of Keota?

Keota falls under Kasba assembly constituency (AC 58). The sitting MLA is Nitesh Kumar Singh (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Keota?

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

What is the population of Keota in 2026?

Keota is estimated at 17,132 people in 2026, up about 18% from 14,531 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Keota in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Keota?

KANCHAN KUMARI is the sarpanch of Keota gram panchayat, Dalsinghsarai block. See the sarpanch list of Dalsinghsarai 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)