Morsand village, Pusa block | Pincode 848113

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Morsand is a village in Pusa mandal, Samastipur district, Bihar, with a population of 9,520 across 1,867 households. The village has a literacy rate of 59.5% and PIN code 848113.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANITA DEVI

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LGD code: 236630
Pincode: 848113
Post office: Birouli Rural Institute
Population: 9,520
Households: 1,867
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,064
Distance to district centre: 128 km
Distance to mandal centre: 97 km
Distance to Patna: 125 km
Distance to Kolkata: 540 km
Nearest railway station: Riga · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Baijnath Nursing Home Research Centre · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Morsand compares

By population, Morsand ranks #4 of 37 villages in Pusa mandal.

Literacy rate

59.5%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Morsand: 59.5%
Pusa mandal: 59.9%
Samastipur district: 50.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

911

+3 vs mandal average

Morsand: 911
Pusa mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Morsand: 5.1
Pusa mandal: 4.9

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

Morsand at a glance

Morsand is a village of 9,520 people in 1,867 households (Census 2011) in Pusa block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 4th-largest of 37 villages in Pusa block. Literacy is 60%, about the same as the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 911 women per 1,000 men. It lies 128 km from the Samastipur district centre, 6 km from Riga, the nearest town, 7 km from Riga railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 848113, served by Birouli Rural Institute post office; the LGD village code is 236630. The nearest hospital or health centre is Baijnath Nursing Home Research Centre, 8 km away. The sarpanch is ANITA DEVI, and the village votes in Samastipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ashwamedh Devi. The population is estimated at 11,224 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Morsand · this village	9,520	60%	—
Riga · Riga	27,518	47%	5.7 km W
Riga · Banka	1,243	55%	5.7 km W
Sitamarhi · Dumra	—	—	8.5 km S
Punaura · Dumra	18,427	40%	9.8 km S
Punaura · Dumra	—	—	9.8 km S
Bhajnaha · Laukaha	3,005	47%	9.6 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Morsand

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
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: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
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: SAMASTIPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gangapur, Morsand
Total area (ha): 531
Irrigated area (ha): 400
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Morsand

LGD code: 236630
Pincode: 848113
Post office: Birouli Rural Institute
Population (Census 2011): 9,520
Population (projected 2026): 11,224
Households: 1,867
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 911
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Coordinates: 26.66987°N, 85.48702°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ashwamedh Devi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Pusa

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

Morsand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

9,520

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

11,224

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,867

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,201

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: 9,520Census 2011
Households: 1,867Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 11,2242026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,2012026 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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Getting there

How to reach Morsand

Mandal centre

Pusa · ≈ 97 km

≈ 3 h 20 min by car · 3 h 57 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Samastipur · ≈ 128 km

≈ 4 h 23 min by car · 5 h 12 min by bike

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Nearest town · 27,518 people

Riga · ≈ 5.7 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna125 kmcapital
Kolkata540 km
Delhi843 km
Hyderabad1259 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRiga7 km
Bus stopBALARA CHOTI BHANSAR16 km
Hospital / PHCBaijnath Nursing Home Research Centre8 km
ATM / bankPrabhu Bank23 km
CollegeBalara polytechnic institute (CTEVT)16 km
Police stationSSB Camp12 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Morsand

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September 2026

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Nepal floods: A Bihar village grapples with loss and crushing debt

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Nepal floods: A Bihar village grapples with loss and crushing debt
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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
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Quick answers

People often ask about Morsand

What is the pincode of Morsand?

The pincode of Morsand, Pusa block, Samastipur district, Bihar is 848113. The post office is Birouli Rural Institute.

Which post office delivers to Morsand?

Mail for Morsand is delivered through Birouli Rural Institute post office, pincode 848113, in Pusa block, Samastipur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Morsand located?

Morsand is a village in Pusa block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Morsand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Morsand village has a population of 9,520 across 1,867 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Morsand?

The current sarpanch of Morsand gram panchayat is ANITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Morsand in?

Morsand falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Morsand in?

Morsand falls under the Samastipur assembly constituency (AC #133) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Morsand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Morsand village is 59.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Morsand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Morsand village is 911 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Morsand?

12 schemes currently match residents of Morsand, 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 Morsand from Samastipur district centre?

Morsand is approximately 128 km (straight-line) from the centre of Samastipur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Morsand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Morsand village is 236630.

Which is the nearest town to Morsand?

Riga (population 27,518, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Morsand in a straight line.

How big is Morsand compared to other villages in Pusa block?

Morsand ranks 4 of 37 villages in Pusa block by Census 2011 population (9,520 residents).

How far is Morsand from Patna?

Morsand is about 125 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 162 km.

How far is Morsand from Kolkata?

Morsand is about 540 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 703 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Morsand?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Morsand?

BALARA CHOTI BHANSAR is the nearest bus stop to Morsand, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Morsand?

Baijnath Nursing Home Research Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Morsand, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Morsand?

Prabhu Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Morsand, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Morsand?

Morsand falls under Samastipur assembly constituency (AC 133). The sitting MLA is Ashwamedh Devi (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Morsand?

Morsand is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Morsand in 2026?

Morsand is estimated at 11,224 people in 2026, up about 18% from 9,520 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Morsand in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Morsand?

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