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LGD code: 224994
Pincode: 855102
Population: 704
Households: 170
Literacy rate: 37.4%
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 293

Census 2011 · in context

How Narwal compares

By population, Narwal ranks #152 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

37.4%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Narwal: 37.4%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,017

+97 vs mandal average

Narwal: 1,017
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.7 vs mandal average

Narwal: 4.1
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Narwal

LGD code: 224994
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 704
Population (projected 2026): 830
Households: 170
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1017
Literacy rate: 37.4%
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

Narwal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

704

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

830

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

170

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

200

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: 704Census 2011
Households: 170Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 200

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 Narwal?

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

In which district is Narwal located?

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

What is the population of Narwal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Narwal village has a population of 704 across 170 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Narwal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Narwal in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Narwal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Narwal village is 37.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Narwal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Narwal village is 1017 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Narwal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Narwal, 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 Narwal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Narwal village is 224994.

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

Narwal ranks 152 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (704 residents).

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Narwal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Narwal?

In which district is Narwal located?

What is the population of Narwal as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Narwal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Narwal in?

What is the literacy rate in Narwal?

What is the sex ratio in Narwal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Narwal?

What is the LGD code of Narwal?

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

Narwal on the map

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 Narwal

What is the pincode of Narwal?

In which district is Narwal located?

What is the population of Narwal as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Narwal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Narwal in?

What is the literacy rate in Narwal?

What is the sex ratio in Narwal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Narwal?

What is the LGD code of Narwal?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Narwal — 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 Narwal

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