Alkosia (अलकोसिया) — Chanan, Banka, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

VINDU BHARTI

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LGD code: 241864
Pincode: 813106
Population: 1,890
Households: 350
Literacy rate: 40.5%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 470

Census 2011 · in context

How Alkosia compares

By population, Alkosia ranks #14 of 333 villages in Chanan mandal.

Literacy rate

40.5%

+2.6% vs mandal average

Alkosia: 40.5%
Chanan mandal: 37.9%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

892

−28 vs mandal average

Alkosia: 892
Chanan mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Alkosia: 5.4
Chanan mandal: 5.5

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

Key facts — Alkosia

LGD code: 241864
Pincode: 813106
Population (Census 2011): 1,890
Population (projected 2026): 2,228
Households: 350
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 40.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nawada
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warsaliganj
Member of Parliament: Vivek Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anita
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VINDU BHARTI
Block / Mandal: Chanan
Nearest railway station: Waris Aleganj (2.2 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 Banka district level

Then & Now

Alkosia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,890

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,228

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

350

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

413

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: 1,890Census 2011
Households: 350Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 413

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

Alkosia on the mapअलकोसिया

Centred on Chanan mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Alkosia · Chanan mandal area

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5 places mapped

Railway· 4
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Warisaliganj
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Waris Aleganj
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Sonwarsa Halt
📍 5.5 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Alkosia?

The pincode of Alkosia, Chanan mandal, Banka district, Bihar is 813106.

In which district is Alkosia located?

Alkosia is a village in Chanan mandal of Banka district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Alkosia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Alkosia village has a population of 1,890 across 350 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Alkosia?

The current sarpanch of Alkosia gram panchayat is VINDU BHARTI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alkosia in?

Alkosia falls under the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency (PC #39) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alkosia in?

Alkosia falls under the Warsaliganj assembly constituency (AC #239) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Alkosia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Alkosia village is 40.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Alkosia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Alkosia village is 892 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Alkosia?

The nearest health facility to Alkosia is Government Hospital, Warisaliganj (~1.6 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Alkosia?

The nearest railway station to Alkosia is Waris Aleganj (~2.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alkosia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Alkosia, 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 Alkosia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Alkosia village is 241864.

How big is Alkosia compared to other villages in Chanan mandal?

Alkosia ranks 14 of 333 villages in Chanan mandal by Census 2011 population (1,890 residents).

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Key facts — Alkosia

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Alkosia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the population of Alkosia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Alkosia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alkosia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alkosia in?

What is the literacy rate in Alkosia?

What is the sex ratio in Alkosia?

What is the nearest health centre to Alkosia?

What is the nearest railway station to Alkosia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alkosia?

What is the LGD code of Alkosia?

How big is Alkosia compared to other villages in Chanan mandal?

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 Alkosia

What is the pincode of Alkosia?

In which district is Alkosia located?

What is the population of Alkosia as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Alkosia?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alkosia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alkosia in?

What is the literacy rate in Alkosia?

What is the sex ratio in Alkosia?

What is the nearest health centre to Alkosia?

What is the nearest railway station to Alkosia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alkosia?

What is the LGD code of Alkosia?

How big is Alkosia compared to other villages in Chanan mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Alkosia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Alkosia on the mapअलकोसिया

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

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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

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