Baswari village, Ghoghardiha block | Pincode 847108

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LGD code: 220768
Pincode: 847108
Post office: Narahiya
Population: 8,724
Households: 1,654
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,086

Census 2011 · in context

How Baswari compares

By population, Baswari ranks #4 of 49 villages in Ghoghardiha mandal.

Literacy rate

41.1%

−6.4% vs mandal average

Baswari: 41.1%
Ghoghardiha mandal: 47.5%
Madhubani district: 48.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

917

−35 vs mandal average

Baswari: 917
Ghoghardiha mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Baswari: 5.3
Ghoghardiha mandal: 5.2

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

Baswari at a glance

Baswari is a village of 8,724 people in 1,654 households (Census 2011) in Ghoghardiha block, Madhubani district, Bihar, the 4th-largest of 49 villages in Ghoghardiha block. Literacy is 41%, 6 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 917 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847108, served by Narahiya post office; the LGD village code is 220768. The village votes in Warisnagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manjarik Mrinal. The population is estimated at 10,286 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baswari · this village	8,724	41%	—
Alola · Ghoghardiha	1,636	55%	—
Pipra Kamalpur · Ghoghardiha	1,355	42%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baswari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GHOGHARDIHA
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Baswari
Total area (ha): 749.12
Irrigated area (ha): 240.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Baswari

LGD code: 220768
Pincode: 847108
Post office: Narahiya
Population (Census 2011): 8,724
Population (projected 2026): 10,286
Households: 1,654
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 917
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Block / Mandal: Ghoghardiha

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 Madhubani district level

Then & Now

Baswari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

8,724

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

10,286

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,654

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,950

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: 8,724Census 2011
Households: 1,654Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 10,2862026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,9502026 projection
Active job cards: 2,91,354MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,499MGNREGA · 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: 805NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.4%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 · Madhubani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madhubani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madhubani 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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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com14h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
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
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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People often ask about Baswari

What is the pincode of Baswari?

The pincode of Baswari, Ghoghardiha block, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847108. The post office is Narahiya.

Which post office delivers to Baswari?

Mail for Baswari is delivered through Narahiya post office, pincode 847108, in Ghoghardiha block, Madhubani district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baswari located?

Baswari is a village in Ghoghardiha block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baswari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baswari village has a population of 8,724 across 1,654 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baswari in?

Baswari falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baswari in?

Baswari falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baswari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baswari village is 41.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Baswari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baswari village is 917 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baswari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baswari, 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 Baswari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baswari village is 220768.

How big is Baswari compared to other villages in Ghoghardiha block?

Baswari ranks 4 of 49 villages in Ghoghardiha block by Census 2011 population (8,724 residents).

Who is the MLA of Baswari?

Baswari falls under Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC 132). The sitting MLA is Manjarik Mrinal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Baswari?

Baswari is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Baswari in 2026?

Baswari is estimated at 10,286 people in 2026, up about 18% from 8,724 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baswari in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)