Samda (समदा) — Sherghati, Gaya, Bihar

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LGD code: 256281
Pincode: 824211
Population: 1,030
Households: 193
Literacy rate: 41.7%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 465
Distance to district centre: 203 km
Distance to mandal centre: 130 km

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How Samda compares

Literacy rate

41.7%

−5.5% vs mandal average

Samda: 41.7%
Sherghati mandal: 47.2%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

+17 vs mandal average

Samda: 958
Sherghati mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

5.3

−1.0 vs mandal average

Samda: 5.3
Sherghati mandal: 6.3

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

Key facts — Samda

LGD code: 256281
Pincode: 824211
Population (Census 2011): 1,030
Population (projected 2026): 1,214
Households: 193
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 41.7%
Coordinates: 26.07644°N, 87.90565°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonbarsha
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ratnesh Sada
Block / Mandal: Sherghati

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 Gaya district level

Then & Now

Samda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,030

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,214

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

193

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

228

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: 1,030Census 2011
Households: 193Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 228

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 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya 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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Sherghati · ≈ 130 km

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District centre

Gaya · ≈ 203 km

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What is the pincode of Samda?

The pincode of Samda, Sherghati mandal, Gaya district, Bihar is 824211.

In which district is Samda located?

Samda is a village in Sherghati mandal of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Samda village has a population of 1,030 across 193 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

Samda falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

Samda falls under the Sonbarsha assembly constituency (AC #74) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Samda village is 41.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Samda village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Samda, 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.

How far is Samda from Gaya district centre?

Samda is approximately 203 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gaya district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Samda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Samda village is 256281.

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What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

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What is the literacy rate in Samda?

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Samda on the mapसमदा

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 Samda

What is the pincode of Samda?

In which district is Samda located?

What is the population of Samda as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Samda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Samda in?

What is the literacy rate in Samda?

What is the sex ratio in Samda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Samda?

How far is Samda from Gaya district centre?

What is the LGD code of Samda?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Samda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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