Chaugachhi (चौगाछी) — Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 224988
Pincode: 855102
Population: 817
Households: 179
Literacy rate: 45.8%
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 276

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaugachhi compares

By population, Chaugachhi ranks #138 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

45.8%

+10.8% vs mandal average

Chaugachhi: 45.8%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

927

+7 vs mandal average

Chaugachhi: 927
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Chaugachhi: 4.6
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Chaugachhi

LGD code: 224988
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 817
Population (projected 2026): 963
Households: 179
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 927
Literacy rate: 45.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Barsoi

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 Katihar district level

Then & Now

Chaugachhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

817

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

963

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

179

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

211

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: 817Census 2011
Households: 179Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 211

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 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar 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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What is the pincode of Chaugachhi?

The pincode of Chaugachhi, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855102.

In which district is Chaugachhi located?

Chaugachhi is a village in Barsoi mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chaugachhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaugachhi village has a population of 817 across 179 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaugachhi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaugachhi in?

Chaugachhi falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chaugachhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaugachhi village is 45.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaugachhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaugachhi village is 927 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaugachhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaugachhi, 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 Chaugachhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaugachhi village is 224988.

How big is Chaugachhi compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Chaugachhi ranks 138 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (817 residents).

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What is the population of Chaugachhi as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaugachhi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaugachhi in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaugachhi?

What is the sex ratio in Chaugachhi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaugachhi?

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How big is Chaugachhi compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Chaugachhi on the mapचौगाछी

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 Chaugachhi

What is the pincode of Chaugachhi?

In which district is Chaugachhi located?

What is the population of Chaugachhi as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaugachhi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaugachhi in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaugachhi?

What is the sex ratio in Chaugachhi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaugachhi?

What is the LGD code of Chaugachhi?

How big is Chaugachhi compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaugachhi — 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

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