Derwa (देरवा) — Kesaria, Purbi Champaran, Bihar

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LGD code: 218214
Pincode: 845424
Population: 1,728
Households: 372
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 773

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How Derwa compares

By population, Derwa ranks #32 of 44 villages in Kesaria mandal.

Literacy rate

50.2%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Derwa: 50.2%
Kesaria mandal: 44.5%
Purbi Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

+77 vs mandal average

Derwa: 986
Kesaria mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

4.6

−1.3 vs mandal average

Derwa: 4.6
Kesaria mandal: 5.9

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

Key facts — Derwa

LGD code: 218214
Pincode: 845424
Population (Census 2011): 1,728
Population (projected 2026): 2,037
Households: 372
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bahadurpur
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madan Sahni
Block / Mandal: Kesaria

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 Purbi Champaran district level

Then & Now

Derwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,728

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,037

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

372

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

439

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: 1,728Census 2011
Households: 372Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0372026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 439

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

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Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

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Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

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What is the pincode of Derwa?

The pincode of Derwa, Kesaria mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar is 845424.

In which district is Derwa located?

Derwa is a village in Kesaria mandal of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Derwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Derwa village has a population of 1,728 across 372 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derwa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Derwa in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Derwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Derwa village is 50.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Derwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Derwa village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Derwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Derwa, 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 Derwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Derwa village is 218214.

How big is Derwa compared to other villages in Kesaria mandal?

Derwa ranks 32 of 44 villages in Kesaria mandal by Census 2011 population (1,728 residents).

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Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

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Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

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What is the pincode of Derwa?

In which district is Derwa located?

What is the population of Derwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Derwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Derwa?

What is the sex ratio in Derwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Derwa?

What is the LGD code of Derwa?

How big is Derwa compared to other villages in Kesaria mandal?

Derwa on the mapदेरवा

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 Derwa

What is the pincode of Derwa?

In which district is Derwa located?

What is the population of Derwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Derwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Derwa?

What is the sex ratio in Derwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Derwa?

What is the LGD code of Derwa?

How big is Derwa compared to other villages in Kesaria mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Derwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

Watch: Bihar storm kills 6 after lightning and fire tear through East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

Notable persons of Derwa

Open jobs in Derwa