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★ District of Bihar ★

Sitamarhi

सीतामढी
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Area · — km²
Population · 34,23,574
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Sitamarhi — district of Bihar

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

District at a glance

About Sitamarhi

Birthplace of Sita (Janaki) according to Hindu tradition and agricultural hub in North Bihar.

District HQ
Sitamarhi

Must-visit places in Sitamarhi

temple

Janaki Mandir

Ancient temple dedicated to Sita, located in Sitamarhi town, a major pilgrimage site.

  • historical
    Rams Nagar

    Historical site associated with Lord Ram's journey, located within Sitamarhi district.

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Then & Now

Sitamarhi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
32,33,076
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Population · 2026
37,85,198
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
6,99,274
Census 2011 baseline
+15.5%
Households · 2026
8,07,517
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 · 887 villages

Sitamarhi 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
17,01,685Census 2011
Female population
15,31,391Census 2011
Sex ratio
900 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
6,99,274Census 2011
SC population
3,88,240Census 2011
ST population
2,836Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
37,85,198+17.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
8,07,517RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
10,58,362Census 2011
Cultivators
1,72,521Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,83,575Census 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 Sitamarhi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

56 places mapped
Coverage
13 of 887 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • School· 13
  • Railway· 12
  • Hospital· 11
  • PHC· 7
  • Temple· 6
  • Shop· 4
  • Fuel· 1
  • Fast food· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

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

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All 17 mandals of Sitamarhi

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887 villages · 258 GPs
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Top villages in Sitamarhi

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sitamarhi

How many mandals and villages are in Sitamarhi district?

Sitamarhi district has 17 mandals and 887 revenue villages across 258 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Sitamarhi district?

The district headquarters of Sitamarhi is —.

What is the pincode of Sitamarhi district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sitamarhi fall under?

Sitamarhi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sitamarhi district?

Sitamarhi district had a population of 34,23,574 per the 2011 Census, across 887 villages.

When was Sitamarhi district formed?

Sitamarhi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sitamarhi district?

Major rivers in Sitamarhi 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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