Akhardiha village, Majorganj block | Pincode 843315

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SOHAN PASWAN

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LGD code: 219048
Pincode: 843315
Post office: Barharwa (Sitamarhi)
Population: 2,157
Households: 521
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 637

Census 2011 · in context

How Akhardiha compares

By population, Akhardiha ranks #21 of 27 villages in Majorganj mandal.

Literacy rate

51.1%

+11.7% vs mandal average

Akhardiha: 51.1%
Majorganj mandal: 39.4%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

+12 vs mandal average

Akhardiha: 914
Majorganj mandal: 902

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Akhardiha: 4.1
Majorganj mandal: 4.3

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

Akhardiha at a glance

Akhardiha is a village of 2,157 people in 521 households (Census 2011) in Majorganj block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 27 villages in Majorganj block. Literacy is 51%, 12 points above the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 914 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 843315, served by Barharwa (Sitamarhi) post office; the LGD village code is 219048. The sarpanch is SOHAN PASWAN, and the village votes in Alinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Maithili Thakur. The population is estimated at 2,543 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Akhardiha · this village	2,157	51%	—
Hinrolwa Bishunpur Parsotim · Majorganj	3,495	31%	—
Sonaul Mahodat · Majorganj	3,403	32%	—
Rampat Pakri · Majorganj	527	35%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Akhardiha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: SITAMARHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kuari Madan
Total area (ha): 114
Irrigated area (ha): 48.7
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Akhardiha

LGD code: 219048
Pincode: 843315
Post office: Barharwa (Sitamarhi)
Population (Census 2011): 2,157
Population (projected 2026): 2,543
Households: 521
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alinagar
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maithili Thakur
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SOHAN PASWAN
Block / Mandal: Majorganj

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 Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Akhardiha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,157

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,543

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

521

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

614

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: 2,157Census 2011
Households: 521Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6142026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,358MGNREGA · 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: 1,009NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 51.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.7%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 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi 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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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.comyesterday
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Akhardiha

What is the pincode of Akhardiha?

The pincode of Akhardiha, Majorganj block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843315. The post office is Barharwa (Sitamarhi).

Which post office delivers to Akhardiha?

Mail for Akhardiha is delivered through Barharwa (Sitamarhi) post office, pincode 843315, in Majorganj block, Sitamarhi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Akhardiha located?

Akhardiha is a village in Majorganj block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Akhardiha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Akhardiha village has a population of 2,157 across 521 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Akhardiha?

The current sarpanch of Akhardiha gram panchayat is SOHAN PASWAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Akhardiha in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Akhardiha in?

Akhardiha falls under the Alinagar assembly constituency (AC #81) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Akhardiha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Akhardiha village is 51.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Akhardiha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Akhardiha village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Akhardiha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Akhardiha, 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 Akhardiha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Akhardiha village is 219048.

How big is Akhardiha compared to other villages in Majorganj block?

Akhardiha ranks 21 of 27 villages in Majorganj block by Census 2011 population (2,157 residents).

Who is the MLA of Akhardiha?

Akhardiha falls under Alinagar assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Maithili Thakur (BJP).

Who is the MP for Akhardiha?

Akhardiha is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Akhardiha in 2026?

Akhardiha is estimated at 2,543 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,157 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Akhardiha in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Akhardiha?

SOHAN PASWAN is the sarpanch of Akhardiha gram panchayat, Majorganj block. See the sarpanch list of Majorganj 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
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