Masuria village, Banmankhi block | Pincode 854202

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Masuria is a village in Banmankhi mandal, Purnia district, Bihar. It has a population of 6,851 across 1,471 households with a literacy rate of 43.2%. The village is located at coordinates 25.221°N, 87.410°E with PIN code 854202.

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Sona Muni Murmu

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LGD code: 223042
Pincode: 854202
Post office: Banmankhi
Population: 6,851
Households: 1,471
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,076
Distance to district centre: 95 km
Distance to mandal centre: 107 km
Distance to Patna: 232 km
Distance to Kolkata: 310 km
Nearest railway station: Ammapali · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Barahat Ishipur · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Masuria compares

By population, Masuria ranks #22 of 107 villages in Banmankhi mandal.

Literacy rate

43.2%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Masuria: 43.2%
Banmankhi mandal: 40.1%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

+9 vs mandal average

Masuria: 921
Banmankhi mandal: 912

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Masuria: 4.7
Banmankhi mandal: 5.1

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

Masuria at a glance

Masuria is a village of 6,851 people in 1,471 households (Census 2011) in Banmankhi block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 22nd-largest of 107 villages in Banmankhi block. Literacy is 43%, 3 points above the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. It lies 95 km from the Purnia district centre, 8 km from Sundarpur, the nearest town, 7 km from Ammapali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854202, served by Banmankhi post office; the LGD village code is 223042. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Barahat Ishipur, 4 km away. The sarpanch is Sona Muni Murmu, and the village votes in Saharsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Indrajeet Prasad Gupta. The population is estimated at 8,077 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Masuria · this village	6,851	43%	—
Masuria · Lawalaung	56	27%	0 km N
Masuria · Jokihat	6,289	39%	0 km N
Masuria · Manatu	734	41%	0 km N
Masuria · Pipra	1,414	46%	0 km N
Masuria · Meherma	1,106	46%	0 km N
Masuria · Banka	—	—	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Masuria

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BANMANKHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bahora
Total area (ha): 768
Irrigated area (ha): 450
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Masuria

LGD code: 223042
Pincode: 854202
Post office: Banmankhi
Population (Census 2011): 6,851
Population (projected 2026): 8,077
Households: 1,471
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Coordinates: 25.22131°N, 87.40987°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Saharsa
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Indrajeet Prasad Gupta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sona Muni Murmu
Block / Mandal: Banmankhi

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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Masuria — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,851

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,077

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,471

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,734

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: 6,851Census 2011
Households: 1,471Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,0772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,7342026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%NFHS-5 district

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

How to reach Masuria

Mandal centre

Banmankhi · ≈ 107 km

≈ 3 h 39 min by car · 4 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purnia · ≈ 95 km

≈ 3 h 14 min by car · 3 h 50 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,859 people

Sundarpur · ≈ 7.9 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna232 kmcapital
Kolkata310 km
Delhi1079 km
Hyderabad1270 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAmmapali7 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Barahat Ishipur4 km
ATM / banksbi29 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump40 km
CollegeBCE Bhagalpur37 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)37 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Sep

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Purnia & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India5h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi12h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News12h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy13h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI Newsyesterday

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People often ask about Masuria

What is the pincode of Masuria?

The pincode of Masuria, Banmankhi block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854202. The post office is Banmankhi.

Which post office delivers to Masuria?

Mail for Masuria is delivered through Banmankhi post office, pincode 854202, in Banmankhi block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Masuria located?

Masuria is a village in Banmankhi block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Masuria as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Masuria village has a population of 6,851 across 1,471 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Masuria?

The current sarpanch of Masuria gram panchayat is Sona Muni Murmu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masuria in?

Masuria falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masuria in?

Masuria falls under the Saharsa assembly constituency (AC #75) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Masuria?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Masuria village is 43.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Masuria?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Masuria village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masuria?

12 schemes currently match residents of Masuria, 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.

How far is Masuria from Purnia district centre?

Masuria is approximately 95 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purnia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Masuria?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Masuria village is 223042.

Which is the nearest town to Masuria?

Sundarpur (population 15,859, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Masuria in a straight line.

How big is Masuria compared to other villages in Banmankhi block?

Masuria ranks 22 of 107 villages in Banmankhi block by Census 2011 population (6,851 residents).

How far is Masuria from Patna?

Masuria is about 232 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 302 km.

How far is Masuria from Kolkata?

Masuria is about 310 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 403 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Masuria?

Ammapali is the nearest railway station to Masuria, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Masuria?

Government Hospital, Barahat Ishipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Masuria, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Masuria?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Masuria, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Masuria?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Masuria, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 51 km.

Who is the MLA of Masuria?

Masuria falls under Saharsa assembly constituency (AC 75). The sitting MLA is Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (Indian Inclusive Party).

Who is the MP for Masuria?

Masuria is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Masuria in 2026?

Masuria is estimated at 8,077 people in 2026, up about 18% from 6,851 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Masuria in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Masuria in Purnia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Masuria?

Sona Muni Murmu is the sarpanch of Masuria gram panchayat, Banmankhi block. See the sarpanch list of Banmankhi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)