Askaranpur village, Marhaura block | Pincode 841418

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LGD code: 233796
Pincode: 841418
Post office: Marhowrah
Population: 58
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Sex ratio: 1071 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 13

Census 2011 · in context

How Askaranpur compares

By population, Askaranpur ranks #104 of 106 villages in Marhaura mandal.

Literacy rate

62.1%

+9.4% vs mandal average

Askaranpur: 62.1%
Marhaura mandal: 52.7%
Saran district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,071

+111 vs mandal average

Askaranpur: 1,071
Marhaura mandal: 960

Household size

people per home

6.4

Same as the mandal average

Askaranpur: 6.4
Marhaura mandal: 6.4

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

Askaranpur at a glance

Askaranpur is a village of 58 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Marhaura block, Saran district, Bihar, the 104th-largest of 106 villages in Marhaura block. Literacy is 62%, 9 points above the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 1,071 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841418, served by Marhowrah post office; the LGD village code is 233796. The village votes in Mokama assembly constituency, represented by MLA Anant Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 68 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Askaranpur · this village	58	62%	—
Hathsar · Marhaura	2,885	54%	—
Mahammadpur · Marhaura	2,059	62%	—
Narharpur Chamari · Marhaura	1,702	59%	—
Sardharae-Ke-Tola · Marhaura	624	56%	—
Parari · Marhaura	563	55%	—
Kondhi · Marhaura	350	61%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Askaranpur

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: 0
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: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
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: MARHAURA
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Agahara
Total area (ha): 17
Irrigated area (ha): 2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Askaranpur

LGD code: 233796
Pincode: 841418
Post office: Marhowrah
Population (Census 2011): 58
Population (projected 2026): 68
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1071
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mokama
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anant Kumar Singh
Block / Mandal: Marhaura

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

Askaranpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+22.2%

Households · 2026

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: 58Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1071 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 682026 proj. · +17.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 112026 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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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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

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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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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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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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People often ask about Askaranpur

What is the pincode of Askaranpur?

The pincode of Askaranpur, Marhaura block, Saran district, Bihar is 841418. The post office is Marhowrah.

Which post office delivers to Askaranpur?

Mail for Askaranpur is delivered through Marhowrah post office, pincode 841418, in Marhaura block, Saran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Askaranpur located?

Askaranpur is a village in Marhaura block of Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Askaranpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Askaranpur village has a population of 58 across 9 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Askaranpur in?

Askaranpur falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Askaranpur in?

Askaranpur falls under the Mokama assembly constituency (AC #178) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Askaranpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Askaranpur village is 62.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Askaranpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Askaranpur village is 1071 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Askaranpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Askaranpur, 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 Askaranpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Askaranpur village is 233796.

How big is Askaranpur compared to other villages in Marhaura block?

Askaranpur ranks 104 of 106 villages in Marhaura block by Census 2011 population (58 residents).

Who is the MLA of Askaranpur?

Askaranpur falls under Mokama assembly constituency (AC 178). The sitting MLA is Anant Kumar Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Askaranpur?

Askaranpur is in Munger Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JD(U)).

What is the population of Askaranpur in 2026?

Askaranpur is estimated at 68 people in 2026, up about 17% from 58 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Askaranpur in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Askaranpur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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