Saraunchia village, Kasba block | Pincode 854325

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LGD code: 223571
Pincode: 854325
Post office: Garhbanaili
Population: 3,247
Households: 700
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,211
Distance to district centre: 80 km
Distance to mandal centre: 21 km
Distance to Patna: 242 km
Distance to Kolkata: 380 km
Nearest railway station: Garh Banaili · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment hospital,Kasba · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Saraunchia compares

By population, Saraunchia ranks #21 of 61 villages in Kasba mandal.

Literacy rate

41.1%

+5.0% vs mandal average

Saraunchia: 41.1%
Kasba mandal: 36.1%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

988

+51 vs mandal average

Saraunchia: 988
Kasba mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.5 vs mandal average

Saraunchia: 4.6
Kasba mandal: 5.1

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

Saraunchia at a glance

Saraunchia is a village of 3,247 people in 700 households (Census 2011) in Kasba block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 61 villages in Kasba block. Literacy is 41%, 5 points above the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 988 women per 1,000 men. It lies 80 km from the Purnia district centre, 1 km from Semaria, the nearest town, 1 km from Garh Banaili railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854325, served by Garhbanaili post office; the LGD village code is 223571. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment hospital,Kasba, 4 km away. The village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 3,828 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Saraunchia · this village	3,247	41%	—
Saraunchia · Kasba	—	—	0 km N
Saraunchia · Kasba	1,416	46%	0 km N
Saraunchia · Kasba	1,510	36%	0 km N
Sarra · Kasba	—	—	0.6 km S
Sarra · Kasba	790	46%	0.6 km S
Raota · Puraini	2,653	49%	0.6 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Saraunchia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
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: KASBA
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Baraitha
Total area (ha): 153
Irrigated area (ha): 100.19
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Saraunchia

LGD code: 223571
Pincode: 854325
Post office: Garhbanaili
Population (Census 2011): 3,247
Population (projected 2026): 3,828
Households: 700
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 988
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Coordinates: 25.90040°N, 87.52539°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Block / Mandal: Kasba
Nearest railway station: Sarsi (24.4 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

Saraunchia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,247

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,828

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

700

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

825

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: 3,247Census 2011
Households: 700Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,8282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8252026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Healthcare

Hospital
Sarsi
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Transport

Railway · station
Sarsi
📍 24.4 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Saraunchia

Mandal centre

Kasba · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purnia · ≈ 80 km

≈ 2 h 44 min by car · 3 h 15 min by bike

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Nearest town · 25,059 people

Semaria · ≈ 1.1 km

≈ 2 min by car · 3 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna242 kmcapital
Kolkata380 km
Delhi1063 km
Hyderabad1329 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGarh Banaili1 km
Bus stopArgara Chowk15 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment hospital,Kasba4 km
ATM / bankSBI16 km
Petrol pumpjalalpur fuel station3 km
CollegePurnea College of Engineering16 km
Police stationMaranga Police Thana18 km

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September 2026

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News12h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshortsyesterday
Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Raviyesterday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD Newsyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday

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What is the pincode of Saraunchia?

The pincode of Saraunchia, Kasba block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854325. The post office is Garhbanaili.

Which post office delivers to Saraunchia?

Mail for Saraunchia is delivered through Garhbanaili post office, pincode 854325, in Kasba block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Saraunchia located?

Saraunchia is a village in Kasba block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Saraunchia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Saraunchia village has a population of 3,247 across 700 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saraunchia in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saraunchia in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Saraunchia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Saraunchia village is 41.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Saraunchia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Saraunchia village is 988 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Saraunchia?

The nearest health facility to Saraunchia is Sarsi (~24.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Saraunchia?

The nearest railway station to Saraunchia is Sarsi (~24.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saraunchia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Saraunchia, 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 Saraunchia from Purnia district centre?

Saraunchia is approximately 80 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 Saraunchia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Saraunchia village is 223571.

Which is the nearest town to Saraunchia?

Semaria (population 25,059, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 1 km from Saraunchia in a straight line.

How big is Saraunchia compared to other villages in Kasba block?

Saraunchia ranks 21 of 61 villages in Kasba block by Census 2011 population (3,247 residents).

How far is Saraunchia from Patna?

Saraunchia is about 242 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 314 km.

How far is Saraunchia from Kolkata?

Saraunchia is about 380 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 494 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Saraunchia?

Garh Banaili is the nearest railway station to Saraunchia, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Saraunchia?

Argara Chowk is the nearest bus stop to Saraunchia, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Saraunchia?

Goverment hospital,Kasba is the nearest hospital or health centre to Saraunchia, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Saraunchia?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Saraunchia, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Saraunchia?

jalalpur fuel station is the nearest petrol pump to Saraunchia, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Saraunchia?

Saraunchia falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Saraunchia?

Saraunchia is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Saraunchia in 2026?

Saraunchia is estimated at 3,828 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,247 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Saraunchia in?

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

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Sources & freshness

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