Quick answer
Rana Bigha is a gram panchayat in Biharsharif block of Nalanda district, Bihar (LGD code 98074, PIN code 803111). It is in Biharsharif assembly constituency (MLA: Dr. Sunil Kumar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kaushalendra Kumar). It is about 2.4 km south of Nalanda district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Tungi Halt (1.8 km).
About Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat
Rana Bigha (राणा बीघा) Gram Panchayat is in Biharsharif block, Nalanda district, Bihar. For land records and certificates you deal with anchal (circle); the district falls in the Patna Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 98074.
From Nalanda headquarters, Rana Bigha is about 2.4 km away to the south (straight-line distance). It’s about 3.8 km west of the middle of Biharsharif block. The nearest railway station is Tungi Halt, about 1.8 km away.
Rana Bigha is one of 20 gram panchayats in Biharsharif block and 249 in Nalanda district. For elections, Rana Bigha falls in the Biharsharif Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through the anchal office.
Rana Bigha at a glance
| Name | Rana Bigha / राणा बीघा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 98074 |
| Block | Biharsharif |
| District | Nalanda |
| Division | Patna Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 0 |
| Assembly Constituency | Biharsharif |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Nalanda |
| MLA | Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)) |
| PIN code | 803111, 803101 |
| Coordinates | 25.1800° N, 85.5122° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 78 |
| Post Offices | 10 |
Map of Rana Bigha
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Rana Bigha LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 23T-K5L-5FJF. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Population of Rana Bigha
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Nalanda district, which Rana Bigha is part of:
| Rural population | 24,19,759 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 4,01,779 |
| Rural literacy rate | 62.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 924 |
| Rural SC population share | 22.9% |
| Rural work participation | 37.7% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Nalanda district, where Rana Bigha is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Nalanda |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 56.1% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 28.8% |
| Institutional births | 80.3% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 42.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 71.0% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 41.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 52.5% |
| Households with electricity | 98.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.9% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Rana Bigha mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Rana Bigha is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary sent by the Biharsharif block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Rana Bigha | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Rana Bigha / Biharsharif | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Biharsharif | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Biharsharif | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts | |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Nalanda | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Nalanda | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Rana Bigha Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Biharsharif
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 1,09,304 |
| Vote share | 50.8% |
| Winning margin | 29,168 |
| Runner-up | Omair Khan |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Nalanda
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,59,422 |
| Vote share | 48.9% |
| Winning margin | 1,69,114 |
| Runner-up | Dr. Sandeep Saurav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Rana Bigha
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
Schools in and near Rana Bigha
Schools in Rana Bigha, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| American Convent | Private upper primary school |
| B.D.S. Public School | Private upper primary school |
| Baishno Devi Public School Bijwanpar | Private upper primary school |
| Bal Kalyan Vidya Kunj | Private upper primary school |
| Bihar Town High School Biharsharif | Government higher secondary school |
| Cambridge School | Private secondary school |
| D . P . Memoriyal School | Private upper primary school |
| Daffodil Public School | Private secondary school |
| E Learning Kids Play School | Private upper primary school |
| Faijanul Ulum Urdu Girls H.S. Laheri | Private secondary school |
| Faizul Ulul Urdu M.S. Laheri | Government-aided upper primary school |
| Ganesh Public School | Private upper primary school |
| Glorious English Academy | Private upper primary school |
| Govt. High School Rana Bigha | Government higher secondary school |
| Gyan Deep School Mangala Nagar Ramchandrapur | Private upper primary school |
| Gyan Jyoti Public School | Private upper primary school |
| Insan English School | Private upper primary school |
| Janta English Academy | Private upper primary school |
| Jawahar Kanya H/S | Government higher secondary school |
| Jivan Jyoti Vidyalaya Pandit Gali Biharsharif | Private upper primary school |
| Kanya M.S. Jhing Nagar | Government upper primary school |
| Kanya M.S. Kamruddinganj | Government upper primary school |
| Kanya M.S. Mahalpar | Government upper primary school |
| Kanya P.S. Garhpar | Government primary school |
| Kanya P.S. Khandakpar | Government primary school |
| Kidz Care | Private upper primary school |
| Kidz Care Convent | Private upper primary school |
| M.S. Khandakpar | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Paharpura | Government upper primary school |
| M.S. Rana Bigha | Government upper primary school |
| Maa Sharde Vidya Mandir | Private upper primary school |
| Maa Vindyawasini Public School | Private upper primary school |
| Madarsa Azizia Bharavpar Biharsharif | Madrasa |
| Marg Darshan Awasiya Vidyalaya | Private upper primary school |
| Marymount Convent | Private upper primary school |
| Nalanda JUNIOR;S Academy | Private upper primary school |
| National English Academy | Private primary school |
| New Age Academy | Private upper primary school |
| NPS Vijwanpar | Government primary school |
| Oxfm Memorial School | Private upper primary school |
| P.S Hajipur | Government primary school |
| P.S Mirganj | Government primary school |
| P.S. Alamganj | Government primary school |
| P.S. Bari Dargah | Government primary school |
| P.S. Chak Rasalpur | Government primary school |
| P.S. Jhing Nagar | Government primary school |
| P.S. Kamarpur Paharpur | Government primary school |
| P.S. Katrapar | Government primary school |
| P.S. Meharpar | Government primary school |
| P.S. Neem Ganj | Government primary school |
| P.S. Policeline | Government primary school |
| Paradise English Academy | Private upper primary school |
| Popular Public School Bari Pahari | Private upper primary school |
| RA. M.S. Mathuria | Government upper primary school |
| Residential Public Centre School | Private primary school |
| S . S . English School | Private upper primary school |
| Scholar English Academy | Private upper primary school |
| Shakespeare English School | Private upper primary school |
| Shishu Udyaan Quamruddin Ganaj | Private upper primary school |
| SMPDGH HS Mathuria | Government higher secondary school |
| Stepping Stone Convent | Private upper primary school |
| Sunbeam Central School | Private upper primary school |
| The Pathshala | Private upper primary school |
| Trinity Academy | Private upper primary school |
| U.M.S Murarpur | Government upper primary school |
| U.M.S Sipah | Government upper primary school |
| Urdu Kanya P.S. Sherpur | Government primary school |
| Urdu Kanya P.S.Kohana Sarai | Government primary school |
| Urdu M.S. Balkhi Khankah | Government upper primary school |
| Urdu M.S. Bari Dargah | Government upper primary school |
| Urdu M.S. Mahalpar | Government upper primary school |
| Urdu P.S. Gagan Divan | Government primary school |
| Urdu P.S. Kohna Sarai | Government primary school |
| Urdu P.S. Laheri Mahala | Government primary school |
| Urdu P.S. Pakki Talab | Government primary school |
| Urdu P.S. Thawai Mahhala | Government primary school |
| Vidya Vihar Public School | Private upper primary school |
| Zenith Public School | Private upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Rana Bigha come under the block education officer (BEO) of Biharsharif. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Rana Bigha
If someone in Rana Bigha needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Nalanda and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Rana Bigha
The PIN code for Rana Bigha is most likely 803111, served by Nalanda Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalanda | Post Office | 803111 | 1.2 km |
| Alinagar | Post Office | 803101 | 1.3 km |
| Abdachak | Post Office | 803107 | 1.4 km |
Bank branches near Rana Bigha
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | Sarmera | CNRB0006186 | 2.0 km |
| Canara Bank | Nalanda | CNRB0001193 | 5.3 km |
| Canara Bank | Bargaon | CNRB0003681 | 5.3 km |
| Canara Bank | Khonunpur | CNRB0004580 | 5.3 km |
| Union Bank of India | Mohanpur,nalanda | UBIN0571059 | 5.3 km |
See all bank branches in Biharsharif block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Rana Bigha
The easiest way to reach Rana Bigha by train is via Tungi Halt, about 1.8 km away (? zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Biharsharif and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 63 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalanda headquarters | District | 2.4 km | south |
| Biharsharif block (centre) | Block | 3.8 km | west |
| Tungi Halt (TNGI) | Railway Station | 1.8 km | south-east |
| Pawapuri Road Halt (POE) | Railway Station | 2.2 km | south |
| Pawapuri Road (PQE) | Railway Station | 2.3 km | south |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 63 km | north-west |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 74 km | south-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Rana Bigha is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 2.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 1.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 2.0 km away, less than half of the Biharsharif block average of 4.8 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
A railway station is only about 1.8 km away (Tungi Halt). The nearest post office is about 1.2 km away, closer than the block average of 1.5 km.
Places near Rana Bigha
The Gram Panchayats closest to Rana Bigha, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pachauri | Biharsharif | 2.5 km | south-west |
| Maghra | Biharsharif | 2.6 km | north-west |
| Tungi | Biharsharif | 3.2 km | east |
| Biyawani | Biharsharif | 3.3 km | north |
| Dumrawan | Biharsharif | 3.7 km | west |
| Korai | Biharsharif | 3.9 km | south |
| Sakraul | Biharsharif | 4.4 km | south |
| Meghi Ngawan | Biharsharif | 4.4 km | south-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Biharsharif
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Nalanda, your anchal and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Biharsharif block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Biharsharif Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Rana Bigha gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Biharsharif block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Rana Bigha
Households in Rana Bigha can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Biharsharif block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Biharsharif block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Biharsharif block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Biharsharif block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Biharsharif block office |
Terrain and climate of Rana Bigha
- Elevation
- 61 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,003 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Rana Bigha sits about 61 metres above sea level, close to the Nalanda district average of 57 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Rana Bigha gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, slightly below the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Rana Bigha
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 41%
- Tree cover 14%
- Built-up land 40%
- Water and wetland 1.7%
- Grass and scrub 3.6%
- Bare or sparse land 0.3%
The area around Rana Bigha is fairly built up: about 40% of the land within 2 km is buildings and roads, with 41% still farmed (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat?
Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat is in Biharsharif block of Nalanda district, Bihar.
Who is the Mukhiya of Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Mukhiya’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Biharsharif block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
Which assembly constituency does Rana Bigha come under?
Rana Bigha comes under the Biharsharif Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Rana Bigha?
The MLA for Biharsharif is Dr. Sunil Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,09,304 votes (50.8%) and won by 29,168 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rana Bigha in?
Rana Bigha is in the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Rana Bigha?
The Member of Parliament for Nalanda is Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,59,422 votes (48.9%) and won by 1,69,114 votes.
What is the LGD code of Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat is 98074. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Rana Bigha?
Addresses in Rana Bigha usually carry one of these PIN codes: 803111, 803101. The nearest post office is Nalanda (PIN 803111), about 1.2 km away as the crow flies.
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What is the DIGIPIN of Rana Bigha?
The DIGIPIN for Rana Bigha is 23T-K5L-5FJF. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Rana Bigha from Nalanda?
Rana Bigha is about 2.4 km south of Nalanda district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Biharsharif block, it is about 3.8 km west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Rana Bigha?
The nearest railway station to Rana Bigha is Tungi Halt (TNGI), about 1.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pawapuri Road Halt (POE), 2.2 km; Pawapuri Road (PQE), 2.3 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Rana Bigha?
The nearest airport to Rana Bigha is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 63 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 74 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Rana Bigha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Rana Bigha is Canara Bank, Sarmera (IFSC CNRB0006186), roughly 2.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Nalanda (IFSC CNRB0001193) and Canara Bank, Bargaon (IFSC CNRB0003681). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Rana Bigha?
There are 78 schools on record in Rana Bigha: American Convent, B.D.S. Public School, Baishno Devi Public School Bijwanpar, Bal Kalyan Vidya Kunj, Bihar Town High School Biharsharif, Cambridge School, D . P . Memoriyal School, Daffodil Public School and 70 more.
Which gram panchayats are near Rana Bigha?
How can I complain about work in Rana Bigha Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Biharsharif block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Rana Bigha?
In Rana Bigha, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Rana Bigha?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Biharsharif block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Biharsharif verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Rana Bigha?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Nalanda, block Biharsharif and panchayat Rana Bigha to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Biharsharif block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Rana Bigha meet?
The Gram Sabha of Rana Bigha must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Rana Bigha?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Biharsharif block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Rana Bigha is in the Biharsharif assembly constituency.
What is the altitude of Rana Bigha above sea level?
Rana Bigha is about 61 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Rana Bigha get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Rana Bigha gets about 1,000 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Rana Bigha?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Rana Bigha, the land is 41% cropland, 14% tree cover, 40% built-up land and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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