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SIMA KUMARI

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LGD code: 260872
Pincode: 804421
Population: 1,176
Households: 199
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 309

Census 2011 · in context

How Dakra compares

By population, Dakra ranks #34 of 72 villages in Kurtha mandal.

Literacy rate

64.3%

+12.5% vs mandal average

Dakra: 64.3%
Kurtha mandal: 51.8%
Arwal district: 55.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

894

−31 vs mandal average

Dakra: 894
Kurtha mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

5.9

Same as the mandal average

Dakra: 5.9
Kurtha mandal: 5.9

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

Key facts — Dakra

LGD code: 260872
Pincode: 804421
Population (Census 2011): 1,176
Population (projected 2026): 1,387
Households: 199
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 894
Literacy rate: 64.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hasanpur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Raj Kumar Ray
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SIMA KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Kurtha

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 Arwal district level

Then & Now

Dakra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,176

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,387

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

199

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

235

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: 1,176Census 2011
Households: 199Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 235

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

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What is the pincode of Dakra?

The pincode of Dakra, Kurtha mandal, Arwal district, Bihar is 804421.

In which district is Dakra located?

Dakra is a village in Kurtha mandal of Arwal district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dakra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dakra village has a population of 1,176 across 199 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dakra?

The current sarpanch of Dakra gram panchayat is SIMA KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dakra in?

Dakra falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dakra in?

Dakra falls under the Hasanpur assembly constituency (AC #140) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dakra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dakra village is 64.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Dakra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dakra village is 894 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dakra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dakra, 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 Dakra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dakra village is 260872.

How big is Dakra compared to other villages in Kurtha mandal?

Dakra ranks 34 of 72 villages in Kurtha mandal by Census 2011 population (1,176 residents).

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In which district is Dakra located?

What is the population of Dakra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dakra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dakra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dakra in?

What is the literacy rate in Dakra?

What is the sex ratio in Dakra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dakra?

What is the LGD code of Dakra?

How big is Dakra compared to other villages in Kurtha mandal?

Dakra on the map

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 Dakra

What is the pincode of Dakra?

In which district is Dakra located?

What is the population of Dakra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dakra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dakra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dakra in?

What is the literacy rate in Dakra?

What is the sex ratio in Dakra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dakra?

What is the LGD code of Dakra?

How big is Dakra compared to other villages in Kurtha mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dakra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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