Golhanda (गोलहंडा) — Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225033
Pincode: 854317
Population: 823
Households: 174
Literacy rate: 49.3%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 308

Census 2011 · in context

How Golhanda compares

By population, Golhanda ranks #137 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

49.3%

+14.3% vs mandal average

Golhanda: 49.3%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

892

−28 vs mandal average

Golhanda: 892
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Golhanda: 4.7
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Golhanda

LGD code: 225033
Pincode: 854317
Population (Census 2011): 823
Population (projected 2026): 970
Households: 174
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 49.3%
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

Golhanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

823

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

970

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

174

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

205

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: 823Census 2011
Households: 174Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 205

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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Centred on Barsoi mandal

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What is the pincode of Golhanda?

The pincode of Golhanda, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854317.

In which district is Golhanda located?

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

What is the population of Golhanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golhanda village has a population of 823 across 174 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golhanda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golhanda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Golhanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golhanda village is 49.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Golhanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golhanda village is 892 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golhanda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Golhanda, 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 Golhanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golhanda village is 225033.

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

Golhanda ranks 137 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (823 residents).

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How Golhanda compares

Key facts — Golhanda

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golhanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Golhanda on the mapगोलहंडा

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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People often ask about Golhanda

What is the pincode of Golhanda?

In which district is Golhanda located?

What is the population of Golhanda as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golhanda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golhanda in?

What is the literacy rate in Golhanda?

What is the sex ratio in Golhanda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golhanda?

What is the LGD code of Golhanda?

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

Golhanda on the mapगोलहंडा

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 Golhanda

What is the pincode of Golhanda?

In which district is Golhanda located?

What is the population of Golhanda as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golhanda in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golhanda in?

What is the literacy rate in Golhanda?

What is the sex ratio in Golhanda?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golhanda?

What is the LGD code of Golhanda?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Golhanda — 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 Golhanda

Open jobs in Golhanda