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★ District of Bihar ★

Saran

सारण
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Area · — km²
Population · 39,51,862
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Saran — district of Bihar

Saran is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Saran

Agricultural region in North Bihar known for rice and wheat production along the Ganges River.

District HQ
Chapra

Must-visit places in Saran

historical

Manjhia Sarai

Ancient historical site in Saran district with archaeological significance and remnants of old structures.

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Then & Now

Saran district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
35,98,660
Census 2011 baseline
+19.2%
Population · 2026
42,88,267
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,75,224
Census 2011 baseline
+15.0%
Households · 2026
6,61,537
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 · District aggregates · 1,876 villages

Saran district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
18,38,119Census 2011
Female population
17,60,541Census 2011
Sex ratio
958 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,75,224Census 2011
SC population
4,38,183Census 2011
ST population
35,885Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
42,88,267+19.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,61,537RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,49,632Census 2011
Cultivators
1,58,364Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,63,051Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Saran district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
36 of 1,876 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • PHC· 29
  • Hospital· 20
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Saran district.

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All 20 mandals of Saran

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1876 villages · 318 GPs
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Top villages in Saran

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Saran

How many mandals and villages are in Saran district?

Saran district has 20 mandals and 1,876 revenue villages across 318 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Saran district?

The district headquarters of Saran is —.

What is the pincode of Saran district?

Saran district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Saran may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Saran fall under?

Saran district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Saran district?

Saran district had a population of 39,51,862 per the 2011 Census, across 1,876 villages.

When was Saran district formed?

Saran district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Saran district?

Major rivers in Saran district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Saran

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