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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Dinesh Kumar Ray

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LGD code: 237747
Pincode: 851128
Population: 15,183
Households: 3,179
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,175

Census 2011 · in context

How Shamsa compares

Literacy rate

56.8%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Shamsa: 56.8%
Mansurchak mandal: 54.8%
Begusarai district: 52.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−16 vs mandal average

Shamsa: 915
Mansurchak mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

4.8

Same as the mandal average

Shamsa: 4.8
Mansurchak mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Shamsa

LGD code: 237747
Pincode: 851128
Population (Census 2011): 15,183
Population (projected 2026): 17,901
Households: 3,179
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Parbatta
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Babulal Shorya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Dinesh Kumar Ray
Block / Mandal: Mansurchak

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 Begusarai district level

Then & Now

Shamsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

15,183

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

17,901

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,179

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,748

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: 15,183Census 2011
Households: 3,179Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 17,9012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,748

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

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Centred on Mansurchak mandal

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What is the pincode of Shamsa?

The pincode of Shamsa, Mansurchak mandal, Begusarai district, Bihar is 851128.

In which district is Shamsa located?

Shamsa is a village in Mansurchak mandal of Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Shamsa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shamsa village has a population of 15,183 across 3,179 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shamsa?

The current sarpanch of Shamsa gram panchayat is Dinesh Kumar Ray.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shamsa in?

Shamsa falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shamsa in?

Shamsa falls under the Parbatta assembly constituency (AC #151) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Shamsa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shamsa village is 56.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Shamsa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shamsa village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shamsa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shamsa, 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 Shamsa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shamsa village is 237747.

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How Shamsa compares

Key facts — Shamsa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Shamsa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Shamsa on the map

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

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People often ask about Shamsa

What is the pincode of Shamsa?

In which district is Shamsa located?

What is the population of Shamsa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Shamsa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shamsa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shamsa in?

What is the literacy rate in Shamsa?

What is the sex ratio in Shamsa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shamsa?

What is the LGD code of Shamsa?

Shamsa on the map

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 Shamsa

What is the pincode of Shamsa?

In which district is Shamsa located?

What is the population of Shamsa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Shamsa?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shamsa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shamsa in?

What is the literacy rate in Shamsa?

What is the sex ratio in Shamsa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shamsa?

What is the LGD code of Shamsa?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Shamsa — 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 Shamsa

Open jobs in Shamsa