Kajra (कजरा) — Raniganj, Araria, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRAMILA DEVI

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LGD code: 221770
Pincode: 854334
Population: 3,577
Households: 776
Literacy rate: 30.9%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,785

Census 2011 · in context

How Kajra compares

By population, Kajra ranks #40 of 89 villages in Raniganj mandal.

Literacy rate

30.9%

−8.3% vs mandal average

Kajra: 30.9%
Raniganj mandal: 39.2%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

+8 vs mandal average

Kajra: 935
Raniganj mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kajra: 4.6
Raniganj mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Kajra

LGD code: 221770
Pincode: 854334
Population (Census 2011): 3,577
Population (projected 2026): 4,217
Households: 776
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 30.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bihariganj
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Kumar Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRAMILA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Raniganj

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Kajra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,577

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,217

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

776

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

915

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: 3,577Census 2011
Households: 776Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,2172026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 915

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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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Centred on Raniganj mandal

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What is the pincode of Kajra?

The pincode of Kajra, Raniganj mandal, Araria district, Bihar is 854334.

In which district is Kajra located?

Kajra is a village in Raniganj mandal of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kajra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kajra village has a population of 3,577 across 776 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kajra?

The current sarpanch of Kajra gram panchayat is PRAMILA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kajra in?

Kajra falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kajra in?

Kajra falls under the Bihariganj assembly constituency (AC #71) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kajra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kajra village is 30.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kajra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kajra village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kajra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kajra, 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.

What is the LGD code of Kajra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kajra village is 221770.

How big is Kajra compared to other villages in Raniganj mandal?

Kajra ranks 40 of 89 villages in Raniganj mandal by Census 2011 population (3,577 residents).

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What is the pincode of Kajra?

In which district is Kajra located?

What is the population of Kajra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kajra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kajra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kajra in?

What is the literacy rate in Kajra?

What is the sex ratio in Kajra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kajra?

What is the LGD code of Kajra?

How big is Kajra compared to other villages in Raniganj mandal?

Kajra on the mapकजरा

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 Kajra

What is the pincode of Kajra?

In which district is Kajra located?

What is the population of Kajra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kajra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kajra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kajra in?

What is the literacy rate in Kajra?

What is the sex ratio in Kajra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kajra?

What is the LGD code of Kajra?

How big is Kajra compared to other villages in Raniganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kajra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Kajra

Open jobs in Kajra