Babhangawan village, Suppi block | Pincode 843327

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANJIT KUMAR

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LGD code: 218996
Pincode: 843327
Post office: Riga
Population: 7,231
Households: 1,679
Literacy rate: 41.6%
Sex ratio: 878 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,644

Census 2011 · in context

How Babhangawan compares

By population, Babhangawan ranks #3 of 37 villages in Suppi mandal.

Literacy rate

41.6%

−1.1% vs mandal average

Babhangawan: 41.6%
Suppi mandal: 42.7%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

878

−14 vs mandal average

Babhangawan: 878
Suppi mandal: 892

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Babhangawan: 4.3
Suppi mandal: 4.2

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

Babhangawan at a glance

Babhangawan is a village of 7,231 people in 1,679 households (Census 2011) in Suppi block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, the 3rd-largest of 37 villages in Suppi block. Literacy is 42%, 1 points below the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 878 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 843327, served by Riga post office; the LGD village code is 218996. The sarpanch is RANJIT KUMAR, and the village votes in Harlakhi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sudhanshu Shekhar. The population is estimated at 8,525 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Babhangawan · this village	7,231	42%	—
Supi · Suppi	1,802	38%	—
Rajepur · Suppi	1,656	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Babhangawan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: 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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BAIRGANIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Ramnagara
Total area (ha): 283
Irrigated area (ha): 115.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Babhangawan

LGD code: 218996
Pincode: 843327
Post office: Riga
Population (Census 2011): 7,231
Population (projected 2026): 8,525
Households: 1,679
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 878
Literacy rate: 41.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhubani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Harlakhi
Member of Parliament: Ashok Kumar Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sudhanshu Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJIT KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Suppi

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 Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Babhangawan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,525

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,679

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,980

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: 7,231Census 2011
Households: 1,679Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 878 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,5252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,9802026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,358MGNREGA · 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: 1,009NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 51.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.7%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 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi 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

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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Quick answers

People often ask about Babhangawan

What is the pincode of Babhangawan?

The pincode of Babhangawan, Suppi block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843327. The post office is Riga.

Which post office delivers to Babhangawan?

Mail for Babhangawan is delivered through Riga post office, pincode 843327, in Suppi block, Sitamarhi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Babhangawan located?

Babhangawan is a village in Suppi block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Babhangawan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Babhangawan village has a population of 7,231 across 1,679 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Babhangawan?

The current sarpanch of Babhangawan gram panchayat is RANJIT KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babhangawan in?

Babhangawan falls under the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babhangawan in?

Babhangawan falls under the Harlakhi assembly constituency (AC #31) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Babhangawan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Babhangawan village is 41.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Babhangawan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Babhangawan village is 878 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babhangawan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Babhangawan, 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 Babhangawan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Babhangawan village is 218996.

How big is Babhangawan compared to other villages in Suppi block?

Babhangawan ranks 3 of 37 villages in Suppi block by Census 2011 population (7,231 residents).

Who is the MLA of Babhangawan?

Babhangawan falls under Harlakhi assembly constituency (AC 31). The sitting MLA is Sudhanshu Shekhar (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Babhangawan?

Babhangawan is in Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ashok Kumar Yadav (BJP).

What is the population of Babhangawan in 2026?

Babhangawan is estimated at 8,525 people in 2026, up about 18% from 7,231 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Babhangawan in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Babhangawan?

RANJIT KUMAR is the sarpanch of Babhangawan gram panchayat, Suppi block. See the sarpanch list of Suppi 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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