Majhauli village, Kadwa block | Pincode 854114

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Majhauli is a small village in Kadwa mandal, Katihar district, Bihar, with a population of 449 in 78 households. It has a literacy rate of 26.3% and falls under PIN code 854114.

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LGD code: 224534
Pincode: 854114
Post office: Pothia
Population: 449
Households: 78
Literacy rate: 26.3%
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 152
Distance to district centre: 162 km
Distance to mandal centre: 203 km
Distance to Patna: 72 km
Distance to Kolkata: 495 km
Nearest railway station: Narayanpur Anant · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: A.M. Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Majhauli compares

By population, Majhauli ranks #163 of 264 villages in Kadwa mandal.

Literacy rate

26.3%

−14.0% vs mandal average

Majhauli: 26.3%
Kadwa mandal: 40.3%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

887

−35 vs mandal average

Majhauli: 887
Kadwa mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

5.8

+1.0 vs mandal average

Majhauli: 5.8
Kadwa mandal: 4.8

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

Majhauli at a glance

Majhauli is a village of 449 people in 78 households (Census 2011) in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 163rd-largest of 264 villages in Kadwa block. Literacy is 26%, 14 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 887 women per 1,000 men. It lies 162 km from the Katihar district centre, 14 km from Dhamauli Ramnath, the nearest town, 11 km from Narayanpur Anant railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854114, served by Pothia post office; the LGD village code is 224534. The nearest hospital or health centre is A.M. Hospital, 8 km away. The village votes in Purnia assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijay Kumar Khemka. The population is estimated at 529 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Majhauli · this village	449	26%	—
Majhauli · Mohanpur	808	53%	0 km N
Majhauli · Wazirganj	1,509	48%	0 km N
Majhauli · Fatehpur	456	65%	0 km N
Majhauli · Barun	370	31%	0 km N
Majhauli · Bikram	4,281	53%	0 km N
Majhauli · Neem Chak Bathani	3,362	47%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Majhauli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): DHANGAMA
Total area (ha): 121
Irrigated area (ha): 54.37
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Majhauli

LGD code: 224534
Pincode: 854114
Post office: Pothia
Population (Census 2011): 449
Population (projected 2026): 529
Households: 78
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 887
Literacy rate: 26.3%
Coordinates: 26.16215°N, 85.47859°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Kadwa

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

Majhauli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

449

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

529

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

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: 449Census 2011
Households: 78Census 2011
Literacy rate: 26.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 887 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5292026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 922026 projection
Active job cards: 3,20,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,71,004MGNREGA · 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: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.4%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 · 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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Getting there

How to reach Majhauli

Mandal centre

Kadwa · ≈ 203 km

≈ 6 h 56 min by car · 8 h 14 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 162 km

≈ 5 h 32 min by car · 6 h 34 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,750 people

Dhamauli Ramnath · ≈ 14 km

≈ 30 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna72 kmcapital
Kolkata495 km
Delhi861 km
Hyderabad1213 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNarayanpur Anant11 km
Bus stopBairia Bus Stand ,Muzaffarpur12 km
Hospital / PHCA.M. Hospital8 km
ATM / bankBMP SBI ATM8 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil Petrol Pump8 km
CollegeLangat Singh College11 km
Police stationBihar Sainya Police - 68 km

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September 2026

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

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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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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
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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
DD News16h ago
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today17h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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What is the pincode of Majhauli?

The pincode of Majhauli, Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854114. The post office is Pothia.

Which post office delivers to Majhauli?

Mail for Majhauli is delivered through Pothia post office, pincode 854114, in Kadwa block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Majhauli located?

Majhauli is a village in Kadwa block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Majhauli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Majhauli village has a population of 449 across 78 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Majhauli in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Majhauli in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Majhauli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Majhauli village is 26.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Majhauli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Majhauli village is 887 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Majhauli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Majhauli, 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 Majhauli from Katihar district centre?

Majhauli is approximately 162 km (straight-line) from the centre of Katihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Majhauli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Majhauli village is 224534.

Which is the nearest town to Majhauli?

Dhamauli Ramnath (population 18,750, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 14 km from Majhauli in a straight line.

How big is Majhauli compared to other villages in Kadwa block?

Majhauli ranks 163 of 264 villages in Kadwa block by Census 2011 population (449 residents).

How far is Majhauli from Patna?

Majhauli is about 72 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 93 km.

How far is Majhauli from Kolkata?

Majhauli is about 495 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 643 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Majhauli?

Narayanpur Anant is the nearest railway station to Majhauli, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Majhauli?

Bairia Bus Stand ,Muzaffarpur is the nearest bus stop to Majhauli, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Majhauli?

A.M. Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Majhauli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Majhauli?

BMP SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Majhauli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Majhauli?

Indian Oil Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Majhauli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Majhauli?

Majhauli falls under Purnia assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Vijay Kumar Khemka (BJP).

Who is the MP for Majhauli?

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

What is the population of Majhauli in 2026?

Majhauli is estimated at 529 people in 2026, up about 18% from 449 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Majhauli in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)