Garhaua village, Basantpur block | Pincode 854340

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA

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LGD code: 220995
Pincode: 854340
Post office: Birpur (Supaul)
Population: 422
Households: 80
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Sex ratio: 1175 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 84

Census 2011 · in context

How Garhaua compares

By population, Garhaua ranks #74 of 94 villages in Basantpur mandal.

Literacy rate

44.5%

−0.3% vs mandal average

Garhaua: 44.5%
Basantpur mandal: 44.8%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,175

+244 vs mandal average

Garhaua: 1,175
Basantpur mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Garhaua: 5.3
Basantpur mandal: 5.0

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

Garhaua at a glance

Garhaua is a village of 422 people in 80 households (Census 2011) in Basantpur block, Supaul district, Bihar, the 74th-largest of 94 villages in Basantpur block. Literacy is 45%, about the same as the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 1,175 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854340, served by Birpur (Supaul) post office; the LGD village code is 220995. The sarpanch is SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA, and the village votes in Pipra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rambilash Kamat. The population is estimated at 498 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Garhaua · this village	422	45%	—
Ratanpur · Basantpur	4,036	46%	—
Piprahipatti Golari · Basantpur	2,545	37%	—
Bahorwa · Basantpur	2,232	41%	—
Baijnathpur · Basantpur	1,371	51%	—
Dhena · Basantpur	802	68%	—
Buchunoa · Basantpur	670	59%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Garhaua

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: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BIRPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): RATANPUR
Total area (ha): 98
Irrigated area (ha): 27.9
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Garhaua

LGD code: 220995
Pincode: 854340
Post office: Birpur (Supaul)
Population (Census 2011): 422
Population (projected 2026): 498
Households: 80
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1175
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Supaul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pipra
Member of Parliament: Dileshwar Kamait
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rambilash Kamat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA
Block / Mandal: Basantpur

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 Supaul district level

Then & Now

Garhaua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

422

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

498

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

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: 422Census 2011
Households: 80Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1175 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4982026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 942026 projection
Active job cards: 1,83,879MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,003MGNREGA · 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: 884NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 42.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.7%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 · Supaul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Supaul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Supaul 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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September 2026

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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

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 India1h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi7h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News21h ago

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People often ask about Garhaua

What is the pincode of Garhaua?

The pincode of Garhaua, Basantpur block, Supaul district, Bihar is 854340. The post office is Birpur (Supaul).

Which post office delivers to Garhaua?

Mail for Garhaua is delivered through Birpur (Supaul) post office, pincode 854340, in Basantpur block, Supaul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Garhaua located?

Garhaua is a village in Basantpur block of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Garhaua as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garhaua village has a population of 422 across 80 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Garhaua?

The current sarpanch of Garhaua gram panchayat is SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garhaua in?

Garhaua falls under the Supaul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garhaua in?

Garhaua falls under the Pipra assembly constituency (AC #42) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Garhaua?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garhaua village is 44.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Garhaua?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garhaua village is 1175 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garhaua?

12 schemes currently match residents of Garhaua, 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 Garhaua?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garhaua village is 220995.

How big is Garhaua compared to other villages in Basantpur block?

Garhaua ranks 74 of 94 villages in Basantpur block by Census 2011 population (422 residents).

Who is the MLA of Garhaua?

Garhaua falls under Pipra assembly constituency (AC 42). The sitting MLA is Rambilash Kamat (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Garhaua?

Garhaua is in Supaul Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dileshwar Kamait (JD(U)).

What is the population of Garhaua in 2026?

Garhaua is estimated at 498 people in 2026, up about 18% from 422 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garhaua in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Garhaua?

SANTOSH KUMAR MEHTA is the sarpanch of Garhaua gram panchayat, Basantpur block. See the sarpanch list of Basantpur 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)