Nawada (नवाडा) — Behea, Bhojpur, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANJU DEVI

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LGD code: 247143
Pincode: 802157
Population: 2,058
Households: 336
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 483

Census 2011 · in context

How Nawada compares

By population, Nawada ranks #30 of 98 villages in Behea mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

−3.3% vs mandal average

Nawada: 54.5%
Behea mandal: 57.8%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

967

+50 vs mandal average

Nawada: 967
Behea mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

6.1

−0.8 vs mandal average

Nawada: 6.1
Behea mandal: 6.9

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

Key facts — Nawada

LGD code: 247143
Pincode: 802157
Population (Census 2011): 2,058
Population (projected 2026): 2,426
Households: 336
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Patna Sahib
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANJU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Behea

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Nawada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,058

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,426

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

336

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

396

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: 2,058Census 2011
Households: 336Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4262026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 396

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

Nawada on the mapनवाडा

Centred on Behea mandal

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What is the pincode of Nawada?

The pincode of Nawada, Behea mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802157.

In which district is Nawada located?

Nawada is a village in Behea mandal of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Nawada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nawada village has a population of 2,058 across 336 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Nawada?

The current sarpanch of Nawada gram panchayat is ANJU DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nawada in?

Nawada falls under the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nawada in?

Nawada falls under the Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #180) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Nawada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nawada village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Nawada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nawada village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nawada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nawada, 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 Nawada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nawada village is 247143.

How big is Nawada compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Nawada ranks 30 of 98 villages in Behea mandal by Census 2011 population (2,058 residents).

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What is the pincode of Nawada?

In which district is Nawada located?

What is the population of Nawada as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Nawada?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nawada in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nawada in?

What is the literacy rate in Nawada?

What is the sex ratio in Nawada?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nawada?

What is the LGD code of Nawada?

How big is Nawada compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Nawada on the mapनवाडा

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 Nawada

What is the pincode of Nawada?

In which district is Nawada located?

What is the population of Nawada as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Nawada?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nawada in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nawada in?

What is the literacy rate in Nawada?

What is the sex ratio in Nawada?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nawada?

What is the LGD code of Nawada?

How big is Nawada compared to other villages in Behea mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Nawada — 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 Nawada

Open jobs in Nawada