Saradighi village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Abdul Gani

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LGD code: 222639
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 1,678
Households: 330
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 573

Census 2011 · in context

How Saradighi compares

By population, Saradighi ranks #53 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

37.1%

−3.7% vs mandal average

Saradighi: 37.1%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

+20 vs mandal average

Saradighi: 953
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Saradighi: 5.1
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Saradighi at a glance

Saradighi is a village of 1,678 people in 330 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 53rd-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 37%, 4 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222639. The sarpanch is Abdul Gani, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 1,978 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Saradighi · this village	1,678	37%	—
Jahangirpur · Pothia	9,292	42%	—
Bagalbari Milik · Pothia	368	16%	—
Jangiabari · Pothia	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Saradighi

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KISHANGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JAHANGIRPUR
Total area (ha): 69.77
Irrigated area (ha): 32.22
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Saradighi

LGD code: 222639
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,678
Population (projected 2026): 1,978
Households: 330
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Abdul Gani
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

Saradighi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,978

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

330

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

389

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: 1,678Census 2011
Households: 330Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9782026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3892026 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

Saradighi on the map

Centred on Pothia mandal

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Notable places near Saradighi · Kishanganj district area

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Hospital· 3
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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People often ask about Saradighi

What is the pincode of Saradighi?

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

Which post office delivers to Saradighi?

Mail for Saradighi 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 Saradighi located?

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

What is the population of Saradighi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Saradighi village has a population of 1,678 across 330 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Saradighi?

The current sarpanch of Saradighi gram panchayat is Abdul Gani.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saradighi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saradighi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Saradighi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Saradighi village is 37.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Saradighi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Saradighi village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Saradighi?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saradighi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Saradighi, 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 Saradighi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Saradighi village is 222639.

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

Saradighi ranks 53 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (1,678 residents).

Who is the MLA of Saradighi?

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

Who is the MP for Saradighi?

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

What is the population of Saradighi in 2026?

Saradighi is estimated at 1,978 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,678 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Saradighi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Saradighi?

Abdul Gani is the sarpanch of Saradighi 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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