Bhera

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shahida Khatun

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LGD code: 282696
Pincode: 781319
Population: 2,381
Households: 458
Literacy rate: 48.6%
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 834

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhera compares

Literacy rate

48.6%

+5.8% vs mandal average

Bhera: 48.6%
Kalgachia mandal: 42.8%
Barpeta district: 53.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

952

+16 vs mandal average

Bhera: 952
Kalgachia mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.2 vs mandal average

Bhera: 5.2
Kalgachia mandal: 5.4

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

Key facts — Bhera

LGD code: 282696
Pincode: 781319
Population (Census 2011): 2,381
Population (projected 2026): 2,807
Households: 458
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 952
Literacy rate: 48.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhubri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bilasipara East
Member of Parliament: Rakibul Hussain
Member of Legislative Assembly: Samsul Huda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shahida Khatun
Block / Mandal: Kalgachia
Nearest PHC: State Dispensary, Nayekgaon (3.2 km)
Nearest post office: Post Office, Kokrajhar (11.4 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (12.0 km)
Nearest railway station: Chapar (10.4 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 Barpeta district level

Then & Now

Bhera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,381

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,807

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

458

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

540

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: 2,381Census 2011
Households: 458Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8072026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 540

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Barpeta district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Barpeta district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Barpeta 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

Bhera on the map

Centred on Kalgachia mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Bhera · Kalgachia mandal area

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32 places mapped

PHC· 9
Railway· 5
College· 4
Hospital· 3
High school· 2
Shop· 2
Fire station· 1
Temple· 1
Fuel· 1
Post office· 1
School· 1

Religion

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Temple
Brahma Mandir
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Church
Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church
📍 24.7 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Bhera?

The pincode of Bhera, Kalgachia mandal, Barpeta district, Assam is 781319.

In which district is Bhera located?

Bhera is a village in Kalgachia mandal of Barpeta district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Bhera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhera village has a population of 2,381 across 458 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhera?

The current sarpanch of Bhera gram panchayat is Shahida Khatun.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhera in?

Bhera falls under the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhera in?

Bhera falls under the Bilasipara East assembly constituency (AC #27) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Bhera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhera village is 48.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhera village is 952 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bhera?

The nearest health facility to Bhera is State Dispensary, Nayekgaon (~3.2 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Bhera?

The nearest railway station to Bhera is Chapar (~10.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhera, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bhera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhera village is 282696.

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Key facts — Bhera

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Bhera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bhera on the map

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Religion

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In which district is Bhera located?

What is the population of Bhera as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bhera?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhera in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhera in?

What is the literacy rate in Bhera?

What is the sex ratio in Bhera?

What is the nearest health centre to Bhera?

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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 Bhera

What is the pincode of Bhera?

In which district is Bhera located?

What is the population of Bhera as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bhera?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhera in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhera in?

What is the literacy rate in Bhera?

What is the sex ratio in Bhera?

What is the nearest health centre to Bhera?

What is the nearest railway station to Bhera?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhera?

What is the LGD code of Bhera?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bhera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bhera on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Latest posts

Assam: Cyber Criminal Nabbed in Barpeta; 80 ATM Cards, 50 Phones Seized

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