Saraye (सरायें) — Meskaur, Nawada, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAKESH KUMAR

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LGD code: 258250
Pincode: 805103
Population: 3,478
Households: 489
Literacy rate: 57%
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,072

Key facts — Saraye

LGD code: 258250
Pincode: 805103
Population (Census 2011): 3,478
Population (projected 2026): 4,101
Households: 489
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1006
Literacy rate: 57.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kundan Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAKESH KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Meskaur

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 Nawada district level

Then & Now

Saraye — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,478

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,101

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

489

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

577

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: 3,478Census 2011
Households: 489Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 577

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 · Nawada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nawada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nawada 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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What is the pincode of Saraye?

The pincode of Saraye, Meskaur mandal, Nawada district, Bihar is 805103.

In which district is Saraye located?

Saraye is a village in Meskaur mandal of Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Saraye as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Saraye village has a population of 3,478 across 489 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Saraye?

The current sarpanch of Saraye gram panchayat is RAKESH KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saraye in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saraye in?

Saraye falls under the Begusarai assembly constituency (AC #146) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Saraye?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Saraye village is 57.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Saraye?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Saraye village is 1006 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saraye?

12 schemes currently match residents of Saraye, 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 Saraye?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Saraye village is 258250.

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Key facts — Saraye

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Saraye — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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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

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What is the pincode of Saraye?

In which district is Saraye located?

What is the population of Saraye as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Saraye?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saraye in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saraye in?

What is the literacy rate in Saraye?

What is the sex ratio in Saraye?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saraye?

What is the LGD code of Saraye?

Saraye on the mapसरायें

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 Saraye

What is the pincode of Saraye?

In which district is Saraye located?

What is the population of Saraye as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Saraye?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saraye in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saraye in?

What is the literacy rate in Saraye?

What is the sex ratio in Saraye?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saraye?

What is the LGD code of Saraye?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Saraye — 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 Saraye

Open jobs in Saraye