Indarwa (इंदरवा) — Sonbarsa, Sitamarhi, Bihar

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

Indarwa is a village in Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, with a population of 7,887 spread across 1,694 households. The village has a literacy rate of 37.6% and is located at coordinates 27.108°N, 84.464°E with PIN code 843330.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

VIDLA DEVI

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LGD code: 219115
Pincode: 843330
Population: 7,887
Households: 1,694
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,930
Distance to district centre: 188 km
Distance to mandal centre: 146 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Indarwa compares

By population, Indarwa ranks #9 of 64 villages in Sonbarsa mandal.

Literacy rate

37.6%

−2.0% vs mandal average

Indarwa: 37.6%
Sonbarsa mandal: 39.6%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

906

−2 vs mandal average

Indarwa: 906
Sonbarsa mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

4.7

Same as the mandal average

Indarwa: 4.7
Sonbarsa mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Indarwa

LGD code: 219115
Pincode: 843330
Population (Census 2011): 7,887
Population (projected 2026): 9,299
Households: 1,694
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 906
Literacy rate: 37.6%
Coordinates: 27.10800°N, 84.46400°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VIDLA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest PHC: Itaharwa Katti Health Post (132.3 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 Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Indarwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,887

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

9,299

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,694

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,997

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: 7,887Census 2011
Households: 1,694Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 906 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9,2992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,997

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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Notable places near Indarwa · Sonbarsa mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Indarwa doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Sonbarsa mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

11 places mapped

School· 9
PHC· 2

Education

School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Kuldeep Ni. Ma. Bi.
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School
Angel's English Boarding school
📍 132.8 km awayOSM
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How to reach Indarwa

Mandal centre

Sonbarsa · ≈ 146 km

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District centre

Sitamarhi · ≈ 188 km

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Nearest town · 14,257 people

Khiria · ≈ under 1 km

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What is the pincode of Indarwa?

The pincode of Indarwa, Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843330.

In which district is Indarwa located?

Indarwa is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Indarwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Indarwa village has a population of 7,887 across 1,694 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Indarwa?

The current sarpanch of Indarwa gram panchayat is VIDLA DEVI.

What is the literacy rate in Indarwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Indarwa village is 37.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Indarwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Indarwa village is 906 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Indarwa?

The nearest health facility to Indarwa is Itaharwa Katti Health Post (~132.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Indarwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Indarwa, 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 Indarwa from Sitamarhi district centre?

Indarwa is approximately 188 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sitamarhi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Indarwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Indarwa village is 219115.

Which is the nearest town to Indarwa?

Khiria (population 14,257, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Indarwa in a straight line.

How big is Indarwa compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Indarwa ranks 9 of 64 villages in Sonbarsa mandal by Census 2011 population (7,887 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Indarwa compares

Key facts — Indarwa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Indarwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Indarwa on the mapइंदरवा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

How to reach Indarwa

Other villages named Indarwa

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Notable persons of Indarwa

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People often ask about Indarwa

What is the pincode of Indarwa?

In which district is Indarwa located?

What is the population of Indarwa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Indarwa?

What is the literacy rate in Indarwa?

What is the sex ratio in Indarwa?

What is the nearest health centre to Indarwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Indarwa?

How far is Indarwa from Sitamarhi district centre?

What is the LGD code of Indarwa?

Which is the nearest town to Indarwa?

How big is Indarwa compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

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 Indarwa

What is the pincode of Indarwa?

In which district is Indarwa located?

What is the population of Indarwa as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Indarwa?

What is the literacy rate in Indarwa?

What is the sex ratio in Indarwa?

What is the nearest health centre to Indarwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Indarwa?

How far is Indarwa from Sitamarhi district centre?

What is the LGD code of Indarwa?

Which is the nearest town to Indarwa?

How big is Indarwa compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Indarwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Indarwa on the mapइंदरवा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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