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Narhat Block

नरहट · Bihar › Nawada

Gram Panchayats
10
Villages
65
Bank Branches
2
Schools
105

Quick answer

Narhat is a development block in Nawada district, Bihar, with 10 gram panchayats and 65 villages (LGD code 1921). This directory lists 2 bank branches, 105 schools and 27 post offices here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Narhat Block

Narhat (नरहट) is a development block in Nawada district, Bihar, part of the Magadh Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti), and the Block Development Officer (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 1921.

Narhat block has 10 gram panchayats covering 65 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 12 of the 14 blocks in Nawada district. Its villages come under Narhat anchal.

From Nawada headquarters, Narhat is about 45 km away to the east (straight-line distance).

In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Hisua.

Narhat at a glance

NameNarhat / नरहट
TypeBlock
LGD code1921
DistrictNawada
DivisionMagadh Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats10
Villages65
Coordinates24.7875° N, 85.4406° E
Schools105
Bank Branches2
Post Offices27

Map of Narhat

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Narhat Block Gram Panchayat List

Narhat Block has 10 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Babhnaurबभनौर798363
Jamuaraजमुआरा1298364
Khanwanखनवां698365
Konibarकोनीवर798366
Narhatनरहट198367
Pali Khurdपाली खुर्द698368
Punaulपुनौल798369
Puntharपुन्थर998370
Saidapur Gowasaसैदापुर गौवासा698371
Shekhpuraशेखपुरा498372

Population of Narhat

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Nawada district, which Narhat is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population20,03,567
Rural households3,04,903
Rural literacy rate58.1%
Rural sex ratio942
Rural SC population share27.0%
Rural work participation37.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Nawada district, where Narhat is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorNawada
Women who are literate62.1%
Women with 10+ years of schooling37.3%
Institutional births79.9%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated74.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted49.4%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic70.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel40.7%
Households with improved sanitation47.9%
Households with electricity97.4%
Households with health insurance8.1%
Households with improved drinking water99.3%

Work and livelihood

As in most of rural Bihar, people around Narhat live mainly off farming (wheat, maize and pulses such as lentil in the Rabi season, paddy or maize in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Narhat Block office: BDO and contacts

The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Narhat block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Mukhiyas of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Narhat block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284.

Narhat Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
236HisuaAnil Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)Nawada

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
60%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
6.92021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 6 of the 10 Mukhiya seats in Narhat in the 2021 panchayat election (60%), 2 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Narhat, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Narhat scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
52.2/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Narhat averages 52.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 7th of 14 in Nawada, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 10 scored panchayats of Narhat reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods52.3
Healthy panchayat65.3
Child-friendly panchayat50.6
Water-sufficient panchayat45.3
Clean and green panchayat49.0
Self-sufficient infrastructure47.4
Socially just and secured68.5
Good governance52.8
Women-friendly panchayat48.9

Narhat does best on “Socially just and secured” (68.5) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (45.3). That 23-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Narhat

Narhat Block has 105 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Narhat

On record in Narhat Block: 2 Bank Branches and 27 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Indian Bank.

Indian Bank2

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools105View list
🏦 Bank Branches2View list
📮 Post Offices27View list
🚉 Railway Stations2View list

How to reach Narhat

Garobigha Halt station (5.1 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Narhat (? zone).

The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 50 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Nawada headquartersDistrict45 kmeast
Garobigha Halt (GBHA)Railway Station5.1 kmnorth-east
Tilaya (TIA)Railway Station5.5 kmnorth-west
Chatar Halt (CTHT)Railway Station8.2 kmnorth-east
Gaya AirportAirport50 kmwest
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportAirport96 kmnorth

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Narhat 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
3.0 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
4.5 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Narhat is 3.0 km from the nearest bank branch (less than half of the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Narhat is 4.5 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Narhat are, on average, 2.1 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Narhat

These are the nearest Blocks to Narhat (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

BlockDistrictDistanceDirection
HisuaNawada7.8 kmnorth-west
MescaurNawada8.8 kmwest
AkbarpurNawada11 kmeast
SirdalaNawada15 kmsouth
NardiganjNawada16 kmnorth
RajauliNawada17 kmsouth-east

Other Blocks in Nawada

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your 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.
  2. 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.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Narhat Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Narhat block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
  3. The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Narhat 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.

Special programmes

Nawada is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Narhat may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: NawadaNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Narhat

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Narhat. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour 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 applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe 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).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour 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 applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Narhat

Elevation
105 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,013 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Narhat lie at an average of about 105 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Narhat gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.

Land cover around Narhat

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 87%
  • Tree cover 5.1%
  • Built-up land 5.1%
  • Water and wetland 0.5%
  • Grass and scrub 2.0%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Narhat's villages is about 87% cropland, 5% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Narhat Block: frequently asked questions

Which district is Narhat Block in?

Narhat Block is in Nawada district (Magadh Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Narhat Block?

There are 10 gram panchayats in Narhat Block.

How many villages are there in Narhat Block?

Narhat Block has 65 revenue villages.

Where is the Narhat block office and what does it do?

The Narhat block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Nawada district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituency does Narhat come under?

Narhat comes under the Hisua Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Narhat?

The MLA for Hisua is Anil Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 95,885 votes (44.4%) and won by 27,849 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Narhat in?

Narhat is in the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Narhat?

The Member of Parliament for Nawada is Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,10,608 votes (47.2%) and won by 67,670 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Narhat Block has the most villages?

Jamuara has the most villages (12).

How many Mukhiyas in Narhat Block are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 6 of the 10 Mukhiya seats here (60%).

How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Narhat Block in 2021?

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.9 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Narhat Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

How do the panchayats of Narhat perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Narhat average 52.2 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.

How many banks and post offices are there in Narhat Block?

We list 2 bank branches and 27 post offices in Narhat Block.

How far is Narhat Block from Nawada district headquarters?

The centre of Narhat Block is about 45 km east of Nawada district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Narhat Block?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Narhat Block is Garobigha Halt (GBHA), about 5.1 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tilaya (TIA), 5.5 km; Chatar Halt (CTHT), 8.2 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Narhat Block?

The nearest airport to the centre of Narhat Block is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 50 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 96 km away.

Which blocks are near Narhat Block?

Neighbouring blocks of Narhat Block: Hisua (7.8 km), Mescaur (8.8 km), Akbarpur (11 km), Sirdala (15 km) and Nardiganj (16 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Narhat Block?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Nawada and block Narhat, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Narhat block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Narhat Block?

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) verifies rural applications from Narhat block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Narhat Block administration?

File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Narhat Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Narhat Block above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Narhat Block lie at an average of about 105 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Narhat Block get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Narhat Block get about 1,010 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Narhat Block?

Around the gram panchayats of Narhat Block, the land is on average 87% cropland, 5% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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