Garha (गढ़ा) — Jainagar, Madhubani, Bihar

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LGD code: 219929
Pincode: 847226
Population: 2,172
Households: 455
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 840

Key facts — Garha

LGD code: 219929
Pincode: 847226
Population (Census 2011): 2,172
Population (projected 2026): 2,561
Households: 455
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bahadurpur
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madan Sahni
Block / Mandal: Jainagar

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

Garha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,172

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,561

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

455

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

536

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: 2,172Census 2011
Households: 455Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5612026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5362026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Garha on the mapगढ़ा

Centred on Jainagar mandal

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📍 26.0626° N, 85.7580° EOpen in OSM →

Notable places near Garha · Jainagar mandal area

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Religion

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Temple
Manokamna Mahavir Mandir, Sormar
📍 5.9 km awayOSM
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From the village

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Lead story

May 2026

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Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays (via The Times of India). Read the full story at the source.

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May

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Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders

Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders (via MSN). Read the full story at the source.

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Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur (via Patna Press). Read the full story at the source.

Patna Press

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What is the pincode of Garha?

The pincode of Garha, Jainagar mandal, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847226.

In which district is Garha located?

Garha is a village in Jainagar mandal of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Garha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garha village has a population of 2,172 across 455 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garha in?

Garha falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garha in?

Garha falls under the Bahadurpur assembly constituency (AC #85) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Garha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garha village is 52.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Garha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garha village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Garha, 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 Garha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garha village is 219929.

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