Musaldenga village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BARAYAR MARANDI

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LGD code: 222536
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 1,172
Households: 243
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Sex ratio: 1024 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 653

Census 2011 · in context

How Musaldenga compares

By population, Musaldenga ranks #77 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

49.9%

+9.1% vs mandal average

Musaldenga: 49.9%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,024

+91 vs mandal average

Musaldenga: 1,024
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.2 vs mandal average

Musaldenga: 4.8
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Musaldenga at a glance

Musaldenga is a village of 1,172 people in 243 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 77th-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 50%, 9 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,024 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222536. The sarpanch is BARAYAR MARANDI, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 1,382 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Musaldenga · this village	1,172	50%	—
Mirzapur · Pothia	3,208	49%	—
Makhan Pokhar · Pothia	2,429	54%	—
Birpur · Pothia	1,685	41%	—
Pakamolna · Pothia	974	47%	—
Pokharia · Pothia	963	32%	—
Pakamolna · Pothia	695	42%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Musaldenga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: THAKURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MIRZAPUR
Total area (ha): 177.69
Irrigated area (ha): 77.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Musaldenga

LGD code: 222536
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,172
Population (projected 2026): 1,382
Households: 243
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1024
Literacy rate: 49.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BARAYAR MARANDI
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (67.0 km)

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 Kishanganj district level

Then & Now

Musaldenga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,172

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,382

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

243

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

286

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: 1,172Census 2011
Households: 243Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1024 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3822026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2862026 projection
Active job cards: 1,97,643MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,584MGNREGA · 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: 1,016NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.1%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 · Kishanganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kishanganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kishanganj 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Post office· 1
School· 1
High school· 1
College· 1

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 54.6 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 65.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 67.3 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 67.0 km awayOSM
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Ravi4h ago
American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
Hindustan Times10h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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What is the pincode of Musaldenga?

The pincode of Musaldenga, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855117. The post office is Taiyabpur.

Which post office delivers to Musaldenga?

Mail for Musaldenga is delivered through Taiyabpur post office, pincode 855117, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Musaldenga located?

Musaldenga is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Musaldenga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Musaldenga village has a population of 1,172 across 243 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Musaldenga?

The current sarpanch of Musaldenga gram panchayat is BARAYAR MARANDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Musaldenga in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Musaldenga in?

Musaldenga falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Musaldenga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Musaldenga village is 49.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Musaldenga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Musaldenga village is 1024 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Musaldenga?

The nearest health facility to Musaldenga is Government Hospital Rupni (~54.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Musaldenga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Musaldenga, 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 Musaldenga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Musaldenga village is 222536.

How big is Musaldenga compared to other villages in Pothia block?

Musaldenga ranks 77 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (1,172 residents).

Who is the MLA of Musaldenga?

Musaldenga falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Musaldenga?

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

What is the population of Musaldenga in 2026?

Musaldenga is estimated at 1,382 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,172 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Musaldenga in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Musaldenga?

BARAYAR MARANDI is the sarpanch of Musaldenga gram panchayat, Pothia block. See the sarpanch list of Pothia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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