Ghustawan (घुस्तावन) — Silao, Nalanda, Bihar

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LGD code: 245093
Pincode: 803117
Population: 5,239
Households: 802
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,074

Key facts — Ghustawan

LGD code: 245093
Pincode: 803117
Population (Census 2011): 5,239
Population (projected 2026): 6,177
Households: 802
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 906
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sahebpur Kamal
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sattanand Sambuddha Alias Lalan Jee
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NITU KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Silao

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 Nalanda district level

Then & Now

Ghustawan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,239

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,177

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

802

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

946

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: 5,239Census 2011
Households: 802Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,1772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 946

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

Ghustawan on the mapघुस्तावन

Centred on Silao mandal

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What is the pincode of Ghustawan?

The pincode of Ghustawan, Silao mandal, Nalanda district, Bihar is 803117.

In which district is Ghustawan located?

Ghustawan is a village in Silao mandal of Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Ghustawan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ghustawan village has a population of 5,239 across 802 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Ghustawan?

The current sarpanch of Ghustawan gram panchayat is NITU KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghustawan in?

Ghustawan falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghustawan in?

Ghustawan falls under the Sahebpur Kamal assembly constituency (AC #145) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Ghustawan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ghustawan village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghustawan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ghustawan village is 906 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghustawan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ghustawan, 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 Ghustawan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghustawan village is 245093.

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Ghustawan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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What is the pincode of Ghustawan?

In which district is Ghustawan located?

What is the population of Ghustawan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghustawan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghustawan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghustawan in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghustawan?

What is the sex ratio in Ghustawan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghustawan?

What is the LGD code of Ghustawan?

Ghustawan on the mapघुस्तावन

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 Ghustawan

What is the pincode of Ghustawan?

In which district is Ghustawan located?

What is the population of Ghustawan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Ghustawan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghustawan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ghustawan in?

What is the literacy rate in Ghustawan?

What is the sex ratio in Ghustawan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ghustawan?

What is the LGD code of Ghustawan?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Ghustawan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Ghustawan

Open jobs in Ghustawan