Changwara village, Biraul block | Pincode 847203

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

kavita devi

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LGD code: 227731
Pincode: 847203
Post office: Biraul
Population: 1,187
Households: 231
Literacy rate: 31.6%
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 460

Census 2011 · in context

How Changwara compares

By population, Changwara ranks #47 of 70 villages in Biraul mandal.

Literacy rate

31.6%

−11.4% vs mandal average

Changwara: 31.6%
Biraul mandal: 43.0%
Darbhanga district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

918

+2 vs mandal average

Changwara: 918
Biraul mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Changwara: 5.1
Biraul mandal: 5.0

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

Changwara at a glance

Changwara is a village of 1,187 people in 231 households (Census 2011) in Biraul block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, the 47th-largest of 70 villages in Biraul block. Literacy is 32%, 11 points below the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 918 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847203, served by Biraul post office; the LGD village code is 227731. The sarpanch is kavita devi, and the village votes in Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Abhishek Anand. The population is estimated at 1,399 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Changwara · this village	1,187	32%	—
Kataya · Biraul	3,844	42%	—
Mahamadpur · Biraul	3,364	46%	—
Ladha · Biraul	1,795	45%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Changwara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 9
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DARBHANGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Ladha
Total area (ha): 72
Irrigated area (ha): 24.85
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Changwara

LGD code: 227731
Pincode: 847203
Post office: Biraul
Population (Census 2011): 1,187
Population (projected 2026): 1,399
Households: 231
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 918
Literacy rate: 31.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Cheria Bariarpur
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Abhishek Anand
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: kavita devi
Block / Mandal: Biraul
Nearest PHC: Dr. Ram Pratap Singh (4.8 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 Darbhanga district level

Then & Now

Changwara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,187

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,399

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

272

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: 1,187Census 2011
Households: 231Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2722026 projection
Active job cards: 3,29,062MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,57,761MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 812NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.8%NFHS-5 district

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

Changwara on the map

Centred on Biraul mandal

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Notable places near Changwara · Biraul mandal area

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PHC · doctors
Dr. Ram Pratap Singh
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PHC · clinic
Om Health Clinic
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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Changwara

What is the pincode of Changwara?

The pincode of Changwara, Biraul block, Darbhanga district, Bihar is 847203. The post office is Biraul.

Which post office delivers to Changwara?

Mail for Changwara is delivered through Biraul post office, pincode 847203, in Biraul block, Darbhanga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Changwara located?

Changwara is a village in Biraul block of Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Changwara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Changwara village has a population of 1,187 across 231 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Changwara?

The current sarpanch of Changwara gram panchayat is kavita devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Changwara in?

Changwara falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Changwara in?

Changwara falls under the Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency (AC #141) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Changwara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Changwara village is 31.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Changwara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Changwara village is 918 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Changwara?

The nearest health facility to Changwara is Dr. Ram Pratap Singh (~4.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Changwara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Changwara, 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 Changwara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Changwara village is 227731.

How big is Changwara compared to other villages in Biraul block?

Changwara ranks 47 of 70 villages in Biraul block by Census 2011 population (1,187 residents).

Who is the MLA of Changwara?

Changwara falls under Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency (AC 141). The sitting MLA is Abhishek Anand (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Changwara?

Changwara is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Changwara in 2026?

Changwara is estimated at 1,399 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,187 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Changwara in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Changwara in Darbhanga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Changwara?

kavita devi is the sarpanch of Changwara gram panchayat, Biraul block. See the sarpanch list of Biraul block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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