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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NITU DEVI

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LGD code: 257592
Pincode: 805130
Population: 1,180
Households: 204
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 394

Census 2011 · in context

How Kandha compares

By population, Kandha ranks #39 of 75 villages in Warisaliganj mandal.

Literacy rate

31.9%

−16.7% vs mandal average

Kandha: 31.9%
Warisaliganj mandal: 48.6%
Nawada district: 49.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

+25 vs mandal average

Kandha: 950
Warisaliganj mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

5.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Kandha: 5.8
Warisaliganj mandal: 6.3

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

Key facts — Kandha

LGD code: 257592
Pincode: 805130
Population (Census 2011): 1,180
Population (projected 2026): 1,391
Households: 204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamalpur
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nachiketa Mandal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NITU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Warisaliganj
Nearest railway station: Masudan (5.1 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 Nawada district level

Then & Now

Kandha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,180

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,391

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

204

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

241

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: 1,180Census 2011
Households: 204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 241

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Kandha on the map

Centred on Warisaliganj mandal

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Masudan
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What is the pincode of Kandha?

The pincode of Kandha, Warisaliganj mandal, Nawada district, Bihar is 805130.

In which district is Kandha located?

Kandha is a village in Warisaliganj mandal of Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kandha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandha village has a population of 1,180 across 204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kandha?

The current sarpanch of Kandha gram panchayat is NITU DEVI .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandha in?

Kandha falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandha in?

Kandha falls under the Jamalpur assembly constituency (AC #166) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kandha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kandha village is 31.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kandha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kandha village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Kandha?

The nearest railway station to Kandha is Masudan (~5.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kandha, 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 Kandha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandha village is 257592.

How big is Kandha compared to other villages in Warisaliganj mandal?

Kandha ranks 39 of 75 villages in Warisaliganj mandal by Census 2011 population (1,180 residents).

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What is the nearest railway station to Kandha?

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Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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People often ask about Kandha

What is the pincode of Kandha?

In which district is Kandha located?

What is the population of Kandha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kandha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandha in?

What is the literacy rate in Kandha?

What is the sex ratio in Kandha?

What is the nearest railway station to Kandha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandha?

What is the LGD code of Kandha?

How big is Kandha compared to other villages in Warisaliganj mandal?

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