Sarwadih village, Garkha block | Pincode 841311

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LGD code: 234320
Pincode: 841311
Post office: Garkha
Population: 1,001
Households: 121
Literacy rate: 57.7%
Sex ratio: 864 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 501

Census 2011 · in context

How Sarwadih compares

By population, Sarwadih ranks #82 of 113 villages in Garkha mandal.

Literacy rate

57.7%

+4.9% vs mandal average

Sarwadih: 57.7%
Garkha mandal: 52.8%
Saran district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

864

−96 vs mandal average

Sarwadih: 864
Garkha mandal: 960

Household size

people per home

8.3

+1.8 vs mandal average

Sarwadih: 8.3
Garkha mandal: 6.5

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

Sarwadih at a glance

Sarwadih is a village of 1,001 people in 121 households (Census 2011) in Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar, the 82nd-largest of 113 villages in Garkha block. Literacy is 58%, 5 points above the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 864 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841311, served by Garkha post office; the LGD village code is 234320. The village votes in Rosera assembly constituency, represented by MLA Birendra Kumar. The population is estimated at 1,180 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sarwadih · this village	1,001	58%	—
Pirauna · Garkha	7,211	53%	—
Bhainsmara · Garkha	2,638	48%	—
Fatanpur · Garkha	1,226	47%	—
Chanda · Garkha	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sarwadih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAPRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 7
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): FARUSA
Total area (ha): 65.56
Irrigated area (ha): 32
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Sarwadih

LGD code: 234320
Pincode: 841311
Post office: Garkha
Population (Census 2011): 1,001
Population (projected 2026): 1,180
Households: 121
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 864
Literacy rate: 57.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rosera
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Birendra Kumar
Block / Mandal: Garkha

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 Saran district level

Then & Now

Sarwadih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,001

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,180

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

121

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

143

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: 1,001Census 2011
Households: 121Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 864 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1432026 projection
Active job cards: 2,86,306MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,42,976MGNREGA · 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: 779NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 37.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.8%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 · Saran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saran 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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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar

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

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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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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What is the pincode of Sarwadih?

The pincode of Sarwadih, Garkha block, Saran district, Bihar is 841311. The post office is Garkha.

Which post office delivers to Sarwadih?

Mail for Sarwadih is delivered through Garkha post office, pincode 841311, in Garkha block, Saran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sarwadih located?

Sarwadih is a village in Garkha block of Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sarwadih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sarwadih village has a population of 1,001 across 121 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarwadih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sarwadih in?

Sarwadih falls under the Rosera assembly constituency (AC #139) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwadih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sarwadih village is 57.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Sarwadih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sarwadih village is 864 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sarwadih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sarwadih, 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 Sarwadih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarwadih village is 234320.

How big is Sarwadih compared to other villages in Garkha block?

Sarwadih ranks 82 of 113 villages in Garkha block by Census 2011 population (1,001 residents).

Who is the MLA of Sarwadih?

Sarwadih falls under Rosera assembly constituency (AC 139). The sitting MLA is Birendra Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sarwadih?

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

What is the population of Sarwadih in 2026?

Sarwadih is estimated at 1,180 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,001 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sarwadih in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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