Masumganj (मसूमगंज) — Asarganj, Munger, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DHARMENDRA MANJHI

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LGD code: 243096
Pincode: 813213
Population: 1,517
Households: 317
Literacy rate: 63.1%
Sex ratio: 864 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 426

Census 2011 · in context

How Masumganj compares

By population, Masumganj ranks #15 of 68 villages in Asarganj mandal.

Literacy rate

63.1%

+9.3% vs mandal average

Masumganj: 63.1%
Asarganj mandal: 53.8%
Munger district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

864

−7 vs mandal average

Masumganj: 864
Asarganj mandal: 871

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Masumganj: 4.8
Asarganj mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Masumganj

LGD code: 243096
Pincode: 813213
Population (Census 2011): 1,517
Population (projected 2026): 1,789
Households: 317
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 864
Literacy rate: 63.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bhagalpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kahalgaon
Member of Parliament: Ajay Kumar Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shubhanand Mukesh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DHARMENDRA MANJHI
Block / Mandal: Asarganj
Nearest railway station: Murarpur (12.7 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 Munger district level

Then & Now

Masumganj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,517

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,789

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

317

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

374

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: 1,517Census 2011
Households: 317Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 864 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7892026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 374

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 · Munger district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Munger district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Munger 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

Masumganj on the mapमसूमगंज

Centred on Asarganj mandal

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Notable places near Masumganj · Asarganj mandal area

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3 places mapped

Hospital· 2
Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Radhanagar
📍 14.7 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Ratanganj
📍 15.9 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Murarpur
📍 12.7 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Masumganj?

The pincode of Masumganj, Asarganj mandal, Munger district, Bihar is 813213.

In which district is Masumganj located?

Masumganj is a village in Asarganj mandal of Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Masumganj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Masumganj village has a population of 1,517 across 317 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Masumganj?

The current sarpanch of Masumganj gram panchayat is DHARMENDRA MANJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masumganj in?

Masumganj falls under the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #26) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masumganj in?

Masumganj falls under the Kahalgaon assembly constituency (AC #155) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Masumganj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Masumganj village is 63.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Masumganj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Masumganj village is 864 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Masumganj?

The nearest health facility to Masumganj is Government Hospital, Radhanagar (~14.7 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Masumganj?

The nearest railway station to Masumganj is Murarpur (~12.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masumganj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Masumganj, 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 Masumganj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Masumganj village is 243096.

How big is Masumganj compared to other villages in Asarganj mandal?

Masumganj ranks 15 of 68 villages in Asarganj mandal by Census 2011 population (1,517 residents).

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What is the population of Masumganj as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Masumganj?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masumganj in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masumganj in?

What is the literacy rate in Masumganj?

What is the sex ratio in Masumganj?

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What is the nearest railway station to Masumganj?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masumganj?

What is the LGD code of Masumganj?

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Masumganj on the mapमसूमगंज

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Masumganj

What is the pincode of Masumganj?

In which district is Masumganj located?

What is the population of Masumganj as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Masumganj?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masumganj in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masumganj in?

What is the literacy rate in Masumganj?

What is the sex ratio in Masumganj?

What is the nearest health centre to Masumganj?

What is the nearest railway station to Masumganj?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masumganj?

What is the LGD code of Masumganj?

How big is Masumganj compared to other villages in Asarganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Masumganj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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