PMAY Gramin Bihar List 2026 – How to Check Beneficiary Status Online

Bihar has been consistently among India's top-3 PMAY-G states by volume — both the scale of rural housing need and the state government's implementation efforts have kept Bihar at the forefront of the programme nationally. Understanding where to check your status, why your name might not appear, and what the Awaas+ 2024 self-survey offers for those missed in earlier rounds is essential for every Bihar household seeking PMAY-G assistance.

This page covers:

• Bihar's PMAY-G progress — sanctions and new allocations
• What PMAY-G provides to Bihar beneficiaries
• Eligibility criteria for PMAY-G in Bihar
• How to check the PMAY-G beneficiary list for Bihar, step-by-step
• How to check status using registration number
• Regional variations — flood-prone areas and LWE districts
• What to do if your name is missing
• How home loan financing can supplement PMAY-G in Bihar

The PMAY Gramin list for Bihar is the official record, maintained on the central AwaasSoft management information system, of rural households across Bihar's 38 districts that have been sanctioned, are under construction, or have completed housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin scheme

Bihar is one of India's largest and most significant states in terms of PMAY-G implementation. With over 61 lakh houses sanctioned since the programme's 2016 launch, Bihar accounts for a substantial portion of the scheme's total national output. The state's large rural population — Bihar has one of India's highest proportions of people living in rural areas — combined with significant housing deficit among economically weaker sections means the programme's scale in Bihar is proportionally among the highest in the country.

Under PMAY-G 2.0, Bihar has received an additional 3.63 lakh houses, reflecting continued recognition of the state's ongoing housing need and its demonstrated implementation capacity.

Bihar's flood-affected northern districts — those in the Kosi, Gandak, and Bagmati basin areas — have modified specifications for PMAY-G houses, including elevated plinth heights and flood-resistant construction methods appropriate for the specific inundation risk.

Priority categories include households living in zero, one, or two-room kutcha houses; completely homeless families; SC/ ST households; women-headed households and widows; persons with disabilities; and freed bonded labourers. Eligibility is determined through SECC 2011 data, refined through Awaas Plus and Awaas+ 2024 survey updates.

Final beneficiary lists are confirmed through Gram Sabha verification, providing local-level accountability alongside the centralised survey data.

1. Visit the official PMAY-G portal
2. Click 'Awaassoft' on the main menu, then select ‘Report’
3. You will be redirected to the rhreporting.nic.in MIS reporting system
4. Under 'Social Audit Reports', click ‘Beneficiary Details for Verification’
5. In the Selection Filters panel, choose Bihar as your state
6. Select your specific District, Block, and Gram Panchayat from the dropdown menus
7. Select the relevant Financial Year and confirm 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin' as the scheme
8. Enter the captcha code and click ‘Submit’
9. The beneficiary list for your selected Gram Panchayat will display — showing names, sanction status, installment history, and house construction progress
10. Use the download option to save an Excel or PDF copy for your records

1. Visit official PMAY-G portal and select 'Stakeholders', then ‘IAY/PMAYG Beneficiary’
2. Enter your registration number (found on your Sanction Order) in the search field
3. Click 'Submit' to view fund sanction details, FTO (Fund Transfer Order) dates, and construction progress photos
4. If you do not have your registration number, use 'Advanced Search' and filter by your Bihar district, block, and Panchayat

Bihar's 38 districts span several distinct geographical zones, each with specific implementation considerations:

• Flood-prone northern Bihar (Kosi-Bagmati-Gandak basin): Districts like Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Supaul, and Saharsa face annual flooding that affects both construction timelines and building specifications. PMAY-G houses in these areas include elevated plinths and materials chosen for flood resilience. If your area has been recently flood-affected, check with your BDO whether temporary extensions to construction deadlines have been granted.
• Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas: Some Bihar districts bordering Jharkhand have historically been LWE-affected. These areas may qualify for the higher Rs. 1.30 lakh assistance rate rather than the standard Rs. 1.20 lakh. Verify your specific district's classification with your local BDO.
• Hilly areas (northern Bihar near Nepal border): Districts in the Himalayan foothills — particularly in the Champaran belt — may have specific road connectivity challenges that affect material supply and construction timelines.

If you believe you are eligible for PMAY-G but your name does not appear in the AwaasSoft system, the Awaas+ 2024 mobile application allows self-survey registration. Using AI-enabled face authentication and geo-tagged photographs of your current dwelling, you can submit your own eligibility data without requiring an enumerator to visit. This was specifically designed to include households missed in the original SECC 2011 survey.

After submitting through Awaas+, follow up with your Gram Panchayat to confirm your application is under review, and check the portal periodically for updates to the beneficiary list.

The Rs. 1.20 lakh PMAY-G assistance covers basic rural construction costs effectively in most Bihar locations. Families wanting larger homes, better specifications, or who are building in peri-urban areas of Patna, Gaya, or Muzaffarpur where costs run higher, often supplement government assistance with private financing.
 

Bajaj Finance offers home loans from 7.25% p.a.* with amounts up to Rs. 15 Crore* and tenures up to 32 years. Check your eligibility today.

Bihar's PMAY-G programme represents one of the most significant rural housing efforts in Indian history by sheer scale. Checking your status regularly and registering through Awaas+ if needed ensures you remain part of the process as the programme continues.