Pandhar village, Ariari block | Pincode 811105

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GUDIYA KUMARI

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LGD code: 244066
Pincode: 811105
Post office: Sheikhpura (Sheikhpura)
Population: 592
Households: 99
Literacy rate: 61.3%
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 119

Census 2011 · in context

How Pandhar compares

By population, Pandhar ranks #50 of 68 villages in Ariari mandal.

Literacy rate

61.3%

+14.9% vs mandal average

Pandhar: 61.3%
Ariari mandal: 46.4%
Sheikhpura district: 51.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

885

−47 vs mandal average

Pandhar: 885
Ariari mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.6 vs mandal average

Pandhar: 6.0
Ariari mandal: 6.6

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

Pandhar at a glance

Pandhar is a village of 592 people in 99 households (Census 2011) in Ariari block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, the 50th-largest of 68 villages in Ariari block. Literacy is 61%, 15 points above the block average of 46% and the sex ratio is 885 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 811105, served by Sheikhpura (Sheikhpura) post office; the LGD village code is 244066. The sarpanch is GUDIYA KUMARI, and the village votes in Tarapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Samrat Choudhary. The population is estimated at 698 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pandhar · this village	592	61%	—
Sanaiya · Ariari	4,176	50%	—
Belchhi · Ariari	3,195	48%	—
Bhojdih · Ariari	1,377	50%	—
Mankaul · Ariari	1,051	53%	—
Jakhaur · Ariari	798	45%	—
Deopuri · Ariari	765	43%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pandhar

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SHEIKHPURA
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 4
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Sanaiya
Total area (ha): 140.91
Irrigated area (ha): 63.41
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pandhar

LGD code: 244066
Pincode: 811105
Post office: Sheikhpura (Sheikhpura)
Population (Census 2011): 592
Population (projected 2026): 698
Households: 99
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 885
Literacy rate: 61.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamui
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tarapur
Member of Parliament: Arun Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Samrat Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GUDIYA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Ariari

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 Sheikhpura district level

Then & Now

Pandhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

592

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

698

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

117

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: 592Census 2011
Households: 99Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 885 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6982026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1172026 projection
Active job cards: 59,410MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,238MGNREGA · 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: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 54.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.5%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 · Sheikhpura district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sheikhpura district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sheikhpura 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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"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
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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
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Quick answers

People often ask about Pandhar

What is the pincode of Pandhar?

The pincode of Pandhar, Ariari block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar is 811105. The post office is Sheikhpura (Sheikhpura).

Which post office delivers to Pandhar?

Mail for Pandhar is delivered through Sheikhpura (Sheikhpura) post office, pincode 811105, in Ariari block, Sheikhpura district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pandhar located?

Pandhar is a village in Ariari block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Pandhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pandhar village has a population of 592 across 99 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pandhar?

The current sarpanch of Pandhar gram panchayat is GUDIYA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pandhar in?

Pandhar falls under the Jamui Lok Sabha constituency (PC #40) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pandhar in?

Pandhar falls under the Tarapur assembly constituency (AC #164) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Pandhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pandhar village is 61.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pandhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pandhar village is 885 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pandhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pandhar, 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 Pandhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pandhar village is 244066.

How big is Pandhar compared to other villages in Ariari block?

Pandhar ranks 50 of 68 villages in Ariari block by Census 2011 population (592 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pandhar?

Pandhar falls under Tarapur assembly constituency (AC 164). The sitting MLA is Samrat Choudhary (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pandhar?

Pandhar is in Jamui Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Arun Bharti (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Pandhar in 2026?

Pandhar is estimated at 698 people in 2026, up about 18% from 592 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pandhar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pandhar?

GUDIYA KUMARI is the sarpanch of Pandhar gram panchayat, Ariari block. See the sarpanch list of Ariari 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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