Meghwar (मेघवार) — Goriakothi, Siwan, Bihar

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NANDKISHOR MANJHI

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LGD code: 231570
Pincode: 841434
Population: 1,488
Households: 218
Literacy rate: 52.7%
Sex ratio: 1108 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 339

Census 2011 · in context

How Meghwar compares

By population, Meghwar ranks #52 of 81 villages in Goriakothi mandal.

Literacy rate

52.7%

−3.1% vs mandal average

Meghwar: 52.7%
Goriakothi mandal: 55.8%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,108

+96 vs mandal average

Meghwar: 1,108
Goriakothi mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

6.8

+0.8 vs mandal average

Meghwar: 6.8
Goriakothi mandal: 6.0

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

Key facts — Meghwar

LGD code: 231570
Pincode: 841434
Population (Census 2011): 1,488
Population (projected 2026): 1,754
Households: 218
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1108
Literacy rate: 52.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalyanpur
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maheshwar Hazari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NANDKISHOR MANJHI
Block / Mandal: Goriakothi

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 Siwan district level

Then & Now

Meghwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,488

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,754

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

218

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

257

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: 1,488Census 2011
Households: 218Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1108 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7542026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 257

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 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan 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

Meghwar on the mapमेघवार

Centred on Goriakothi mandal

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What is the pincode of Meghwar?

The pincode of Meghwar, Goriakothi mandal, Siwan district, Bihar is 841434.

In which district is Meghwar located?

Meghwar is a village in Goriakothi mandal of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Meghwar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Meghwar village has a population of 1,488 across 218 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Meghwar?

The current sarpanch of Meghwar gram panchayat is NANDKISHOR MANJHI .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meghwar in?

Meghwar falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meghwar in?

Meghwar falls under the Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC #131) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Meghwar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Meghwar village is 52.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Meghwar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Meghwar village is 1108 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meghwar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Meghwar, 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 Meghwar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Meghwar village is 231570.

How big is Meghwar compared to other villages in Goriakothi mandal?

Meghwar ranks 52 of 81 villages in Goriakothi mandal by Census 2011 population (1,488 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Meghwar compares

Key facts — Meghwar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Meghwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Meghwar on the mapमेघवार

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 Meghwar

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People often ask about Meghwar

What is the pincode of Meghwar?

In which district is Meghwar located?

What is the population of Meghwar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Meghwar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meghwar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meghwar in?

What is the literacy rate in Meghwar?

What is the sex ratio in Meghwar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meghwar?

What is the LGD code of Meghwar?

How big is Meghwar compared to other villages in Goriakothi mandal?

Meghwar on the mapमेघवार

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 Meghwar

What is the pincode of Meghwar?

In which district is Meghwar located?

What is the population of Meghwar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Meghwar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meghwar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meghwar in?

What is the literacy rate in Meghwar?

What is the sex ratio in Meghwar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meghwar?

What is the LGD code of Meghwar?

How big is Meghwar compared to other villages in Goriakothi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Meghwar — 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 Meghwar

Open jobs in Meghwar