Samda (सामदा) — Basantpur, Supaul, Bihar

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DEVENDRA DAS

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LGD code: 220977
Pincode: 854338
Population: 2,313
Households: 491
Literacy rate: 39.8%
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 626
Distance to district centre: 164 km
Distance to mandal centre: 109 km

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How Samda compares

Literacy rate

39.8%

−5.0% vs mandal average

Samda: 39.8%
Basantpur mandal: 44.8%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

873

−58 vs mandal average

Samda: 873
Basantpur mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Samda: 4.7
Basantpur mandal: 5.0

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

Key facts — Samda

LGD code: 220977
Pincode: 854338
Population (Census 2011): 2,313
Population (projected 2026): 2,727
Households: 491
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 873
Literacy rate: 39.8%
Coordinates: 26.07644°N, 87.90565°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Supaul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pipra
Member of Parliament: Dileshwar Kamait
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rambilash Kamat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEVENDRA DAS
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

Samda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,313

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,727

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

491

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

579

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: 2,313Census 2011
Households: 491Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 579

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.

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Mandal centre

Basantpur · ≈ 109 km

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District centre

Supaul · ≈ 164 km

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What is the pincode of Samda?

The pincode of Samda, Basantpur mandal, Supaul district, Bihar is 854338.

In which district is Samda located?

Samda is a village in Basantpur mandal of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Samda village has a population of 2,313 across 491 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Samda?

The current sarpanch of Samda gram panchayat is DEVENDRA DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Samda village is 39.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Samda village is 873 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Samda, 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 Samda from Supaul district centre?

Samda is approximately 164 km (straight-line) from the centre of Supaul district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Samda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Samda village is 220977.

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What is the pincode of Samda?

In which district is Samda located?

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Samda?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

How far is Samda from Supaul district centre?

What is the LGD code of Samda?

Samda on the mapसामदा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Samda

What is the pincode of Samda?

In which district is Samda located?

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Samda?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

How far is Samda from Supaul district centre?

What is the LGD code of Samda?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Samda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Samda

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