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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Lalan Yadav

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LGD code: 226556
Pincode: 852217
Population: 6,067
Households: 1,104
Literacy rate: 42.8%
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,901

Census 2011 · in context

How Baraith compares

By population, Baraith ranks #11 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal.

Literacy rate

42.8%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Baraith: 42.8%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

877

−39 vs mandal average

Baraith: 877
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Baraith: 5.5
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Baraith

LGD code: 226556
Pincode: 852217
Population (Census 2011): 6,067
Population (projected 2026): 7,153
Households: 1,104
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 877
Literacy rate: 42.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lalan Yadav
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (8.6 km)

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 Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Baraith — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,067

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,153

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,104

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,302

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: 6,067Census 2011
Households: 1,104Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,1532026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,302

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

Baraith on the map

Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Baraith · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Railway· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 8.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Baraith?

The pincode of Baraith, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852217.

In which district is Baraith located?

Baraith is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baraith as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baraith village has a population of 6,067 across 1,104 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraith?

The current sarpanch of Baraith gram panchayat is Lalan Yadav.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraith in?

Baraith falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraith in?

Baraith falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baraith?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baraith village is 42.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Baraith?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baraith village is 877 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Baraith?

The nearest health facility to Baraith is Goverment hospital,Barail (~10.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Baraith?

The nearest railway station to Baraith is Garh Baruari (~8.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraith?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baraith, 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 Baraith?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baraith village is 226556.

How big is Baraith compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Baraith ranks 11 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal by Census 2011 population (6,067 residents).

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Key facts — Baraith

Population, education, health & sanitation

Baraith — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Baraith

What is the pincode of Baraith?

In which district is Baraith located?

What is the population of Baraith as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Baraith?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraith in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraith in?

What is the literacy rate in Baraith?

What is the sex ratio in Baraith?

What is the nearest health centre to Baraith?

What is the nearest railway station to Baraith?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraith?

What is the LGD code of Baraith?

How big is Baraith compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Baraith on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

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 Baraith

What is the pincode of Baraith?

In which district is Baraith located?

What is the population of Baraith as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Baraith?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraith in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraith in?

What is the literacy rate in Baraith?

What is the sex ratio in Baraith?

What is the nearest health centre to Baraith?

What is the nearest railway station to Baraith?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraith?

What is the LGD code of Baraith?

How big is Baraith compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Baraith — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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

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