Sarkanda Village
Sarkanda is a revenue village in Gobindpur block, Nawada district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,275 in 514 households (Census 2011).
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3,275 souls. 514 homes.
Gobindpur block, Nawada district, Bihar.
Sarkanda today
- Bitter gourd₹4,400Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹3,500Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹4,400Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Sarkanda (सरकंडा), Gobindpur block, Nawada!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Sarkanda
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Sarkanda at a glance
Sarkanda is one of the larger villages of Gobindpur block — 6th of 64 by population, with 3,275 people in 514 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 49.5%, below Nawada district's 58.1% (Gobindpur block: 58.1%), while the sex ratio was 1,048 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 942. It falls under Sarkanda gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 805102, served by Sarkanda post office. The village covers 1,189 hectares — about 11.9 km², or roughly 275 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Pokhardiha, about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Gobindpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 37 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 125 m above sea level At Sarkanda's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Sarkanda is in the Sarkanda (सरकंडा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Sarkanda
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sarkanda compares
By population, Sarkanda ranks #6 of 64 inhabited villages in Gobindpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sarkanda ranks
| Ranked by | Sarkanda | In Nawada district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 3,275 | 166 of 955 | 8,142 of 39,073 (tied)above 79% | 1,331 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 514 | 162 of 955 (tied) | 9,698 of 39,073 (tied)above 75% | 200 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 49.5% | 712 of 955 | 31,069 of 39,071 (tied)above 20% | 57.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,048 per 1,000 males | 63 of 955 (tied) | 2,873 of 39,052 (tied)above 93% | 939 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 6.37 per household | 619 of 955 (tied) | 9,940 of 39,073 (tied)above 74% | 6.65 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 275.4 per km² | 908 of 955 | 35,791 of 38,451 (tied)above 7% | 1,018.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 43.8% | 316 of 955 (tied) | 7,457 of 39,073 (tied)above 81% | 38.1% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sarkanda
In Nawada district
- PaliKawakol, Nawada3,359 people · 51.3% literate · 1,021 per 1,000 · 6.28 per householdCompare →
- KachnaPakribarawan, Nawada3,832 people · 47.6% literate · 1,002 per 1,000 · 6.52 per householdCompare →
- KatgharaMeskaur, Nawada2,954 people · 58.6% literate · 1,057 per 1,000 · 6.04 per householdCompare →
- KenaNawada, Nawada5,000 people · 55.5% literate · 1,010 per 1,000 · 6.34 per householdCompare →
- BelkhundaPakribarawan, Nawada2,980 people · 53.3% literate · 1,007 per 1,000 · 6.87 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- KharantiDobhi, Gaya3,042 people · 51.4% literate · 1,015 per 1,000 · 6.30 per householdCompare →
- TiarDarauli, Siwan3,635 people · 54.7% literate · 1,035 per 1,000 · 6.30 per householdCompare →
- Bahsa PipraTan Kuppa, Gaya2,501 people · 46.7% literate · 1,028 per 1,000 · 6.24 per householdCompare →
- MobarakpurManjhi, Saran3,740 people · 55.0% literate · 1,065 per 1,000 · 6.54 per householdCompare →
- SalonaBarauli, Gopalganj2,687 people · 51.5% literate · 1,054 per 1,000 · 6.00 per householdCompare →
Compare Sarkanda with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sarkanda had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 805102
Post office: Sarkanda
Other villages in Gobindpur block
View all 74 →Sarkanda — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,275Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,599 / 1,676
- Households
- 514
- People per home
- 6.4
- Literacy rate
- 49.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,435
- Work participation
- 43.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sarkanda on the map
Sarkanda · 24.7887° N, 85.7179° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Sarkanda's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postNearest services to Sarkanda
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Sarkanda's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeSarkanda Branch Post Office · 2.8 km (straight line) · PIN 805102 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 6.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Sarkanda · 150 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sarkanda
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Sarkanda · Primary health centre150 m away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Land records · official portal for Bihar
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Essential services & places near Sarkanda
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Sarkanda's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices295 in Nawada district
Post office · 2.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.8 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics178 in Nawada district
Primary / community health centre · 150 m away (straight line)
Sarkanda
Primary / community health centre · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Khagaria, Bihar
- SubCentre, Siur
Primary / community health centre · 5.3 km away (straight line)
Siur
Schools & anganwadis4 in Nawada district
Colleges & universities
- Ajatshatru Residence
University · 39 km away (straight line)
- Shiv Mandir Arjun nivah
University · 70 km away (straight line)
- Magadh University
University · 77 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 87 km away (straight line)
Government offices
- Nalanda district court
Court · 50 km away (straight line)
Garhpar chauraha, biharsharif
Temples1 in Nawada district
Other places of worship5 in Nawada district
Gurudwara · 27 km away (straight line)
Transport25 in Nawada district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 6.7 km away (straight line)
- 3 No. Bus Stand
Bus station · 20 km away (straight line)
Nawada
- Baghi Bardiha
Railway station · 20 km away (straight line)
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People often ask about Sarkanda
Where is Sarkanda located?
Sarkanda is a village in Gobindpur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Sarkanda in?
Sarkanda is in Nawada district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Sarkanda belong to?
Sarkanda comes under the Sarkanda gram panchayat.
How is Sarkanda written in the local script?
Sarkanda is written सरकंडा.
What is the pincode of Sarkanda?
The pincode of Sarkanda, Gobindpur, Nawada is 805102.
What is the population of Sarkanda?
As per the 2011 Census, Sarkanda had a population of 3,275 (1,599 males and 1,676 females).
How many households are there in Sarkanda?
Sarkanda had 514 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sarkanda?
Sarkanda covers about 1,189 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sarkanda?
The literacy rate of Sarkanda was 49.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sarkanda?
Sarkanda had 1,048 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarkanda in?
Sarkanda is in the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sarkanda?
Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Nawada Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sarkanda, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sarkanda in?
Sarkanda is in the Gobindpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sarkanda?
Binita Mehta (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Gobindpur assembly seat, which includes Sarkanda, in 2025.
Which development block is Sarkanda in?
Sarkanda is in the Gobindpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sarkanda?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarkanda is 257898 and its Census 2011 village code is 257898.
Which villages are near Sarkanda?
Villages near Sarkanda include Pokhardiha (1.5 km), Bhakhra (1.7 km), Asnakoni (2.8 km), Dhab (2.9 km), Gobindpur (2.9 km).
What is the population of Sarkanda in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sarkanda's Census 2011 population of 3,275 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,160 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sarkanda?
The sarpanch of Sarkanda has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 6.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Nawada district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barbigha APMC, Shekhpura APMC, Sheikhpura district — about 40 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,300 | 4,510 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,300 | 4,510 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,400 | 3,610 | 3,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,300 | 4,500 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,200 | 4,410 | 4,300 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Barbigha APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Shekhpura APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 12 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sarkanda's shops. Best mandi price near Sarkanda →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026