Anar village, Hayaghat block | Pincode 847101

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NAGESHWAR DAS

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LGD code: 227590
Pincode: 847101
Post office: Anandpur
Population: 4,484
Households: 902
Literacy rate: 44.3%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 998

Census 2011 · in context

How Anar compares

By population, Anar ranks #9 of 49 villages in Hayaghat mandal.

Literacy rate

44.3%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Anar: 44.3%
Hayaghat mandal: 48.1%
Darbhanga district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

+22 vs mandal average

Anar: 915
Hayaghat mandal: 893

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Anar: 5.0
Hayaghat mandal: 4.9

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

Anar at a glance

Anar is a village of 4,484 people in 902 households (Census 2011) in Hayaghat block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, the 9th-largest of 49 villages in Hayaghat block. Literacy is 44%, 4 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 915 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847101, served by Anandpur post office; the LGD village code is 227590. The sarpanch is NAGESHWAR DAS, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 5,287 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Anar · this village	4,484	44%	—
Singhauli · Hayaghat	3,933	62%	—
Anpatti Bishunpur · Hayaghat	1,327	54%	—
Sobhai Patti · Hayaghat	959	55%	—
Sobhnath Patti · Hayaghat	799	56%	—
Sobhnath Patti · Hayaghat	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Anar

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: DARBHANGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Singhauli
Total area (ha): 240
Irrigated area (ha): 106.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Anar

LGD code: 227590
Pincode: 847101
Post office: Anandpur
Population (Census 2011): 4,484
Population (projected 2026): 5,287
Households: 902
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 44.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NAGESHWAR DAS
Block / Mandal: Hayaghat

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

Anar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,484

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,287

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

902

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

1,063

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: 4,484Census 2011
Households: 902Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,2872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0632026 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.

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

Reported by Vajiram & Ravi.

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com18h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Anar

What is the pincode of Anar?

The pincode of Anar, Hayaghat block, Darbhanga district, Bihar is 847101. The post office is Anandpur.

Which post office delivers to Anar?

Mail for Anar is delivered through Anandpur post office, pincode 847101, in Hayaghat block, Darbhanga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Anar located?

Anar is a village in Hayaghat block of Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Anar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Anar village has a population of 4,484 across 902 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Anar?

The current sarpanch of Anar gram panchayat is NAGESHWAR DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Anar in?

Anar falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Anar in?

Anar falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Anar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Anar village is 44.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Anar?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Anar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Anar, 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 Anar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Anar village is 227590.

How big is Anar compared to other villages in Hayaghat block?

Anar ranks 9 of 49 villages in Hayaghat block by Census 2011 population (4,484 residents).

Who is the MLA of Anar?

Anar falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Anar?

Anar is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Anar in 2026?

Anar is estimated at 5,287 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,484 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Anar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Anar?

NAGESHWAR DAS is the sarpanch of Anar gram panchayat, Hayaghat block. See the sarpanch list of Hayaghat 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, 2026-05-14
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