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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANSAR ALI

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LGD code: 224112
Pincode: 854326
Population: 1,226
Households: 251
Literacy rate: 37%
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 319

Census 2011 · in context

How Gerki compares

By population, Gerki ranks #61 of 154 villages in Dagarua mandal.

Literacy rate

37.0%

+1.1% vs mandal average

Gerki: 37.0%
Dagarua mandal: 35.9%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

846

−78 vs mandal average

Gerki: 846
Dagarua mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

4.9

Same as the mandal average

Gerki: 4.9
Dagarua mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Gerki

LGD code: 224112
Pincode: 854326
Population (Census 2011): 1,226
Population (projected 2026): 1,445
Households: 251
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 846
Literacy rate: 37.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANSAR ALI
Block / Mandal: Dagarua
Nearest railway station: Aurahi (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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Gerki — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,226

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,445

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

251

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

296

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: 1,226Census 2011
Households: 251Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 296

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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Dagarua mandal

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What is the pincode of Gerki?

The pincode of Gerki, Dagarua mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854326.

In which district is Gerki located?

Gerki is a village in Dagarua mandal of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Gerki as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gerki village has a population of 1,226 across 251 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gerki?

The current sarpanch of Gerki gram panchayat is ANSAR ALI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gerki in?

Gerki falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gerki in?

Gerki falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Gerki?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gerki village is 37.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Gerki?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gerki village is 846 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Gerki?

The nearest railway station to Gerki is Aurahi (~5.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gerki?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gerki, 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 Gerki?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gerki village is 224112.

How big is Gerki compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Gerki ranks 61 of 154 villages in Dagarua mandal by Census 2011 population (1,226 residents).

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In which district is Gerki located?

What is the population of Gerki as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gerki?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gerki in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gerki in?

What is the literacy rate in Gerki?

What is the sex ratio in Gerki?

What is the nearest railway station to Gerki?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gerki?

What is the LGD code of Gerki?

How big is Gerki compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Gerki on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

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 Gerki

What is the pincode of Gerki?

In which district is Gerki located?

What is the population of Gerki as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Gerki?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gerki in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gerki in?

What is the literacy rate in Gerki?

What is the sex ratio in Gerki?

What is the nearest railway station to Gerki?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gerki?

What is the LGD code of Gerki?

How big is Gerki compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Gerki — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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