Pokhrahi village, Barun block | Pincode 824112

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NIRAJ KUMAR

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LGD code: 253616
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population: 939
Households: 145
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 236

Census 2011 · in context

How Pokhrahi compares

By population, Pokhrahi ranks #75 of 202 villages in Barun mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

+7.4% vs mandal average

Pokhrahi: 65.3%
Barun mandal: 57.9%
Aurangabad district: 57.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

956

+30 vs mandal average

Pokhrahi: 956
Barun mandal: 926

Household size

people per home

6.5

−0.2 vs mandal average

Pokhrahi: 6.5
Barun mandal: 6.7

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

Pokhrahi at a glance

Pokhrahi is a village of 939 people in 145 households (Census 2011) in Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, the 75th-largest of 202 villages in Barun block. Literacy is 65%, 7 points above the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 956 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824112, served by Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office; the LGD village code is 253616. The sarpanch is NIRAJ KUMAR, and the village votes in Hilsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krishna Murari Sharan. The population is estimated at 1,107 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pokhrahi · this village	939	65%	—
Jankop · Barun	2,328	57%	—
Urdina · Barun	1,465	67%	—
Santhua · Barun	1,235	58%	—
Kusa · Barun	957	56%	—
Pirtampur · Barun	934	58%	—
Kusdehra · Barun	900	54%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pokhrahi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 1
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: AURANGABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Jankop
Total area (ha): 100
Irrigated area (ha): 53.37
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Pokhrahi

LGD code: 253616
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population (Census 2011): 939
Population (projected 2026): 1,107
Households: 145
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 956
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hilsa
Member of Parliament: Kaushalendra Kumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krishna Murari Sharan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIRAJ KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Barun

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 Aurangabad district level

Then & Now

Pokhrahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

939

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,107

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

145

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

171

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: 939Census 2011
Households: 145Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 956 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1072026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1712026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 886NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%NFHS-5 district

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 · Aurangabad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Aurangabad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad 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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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com17h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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People often ask about Pokhrahi

What is the pincode of Pokhrahi?

The pincode of Pokhrahi, Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar is 824112. The post office is Barun (Aurangabad(BH)).

Which post office delivers to Pokhrahi?

Mail for Pokhrahi is delivered through Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office, pincode 824112, in Barun block, Aurangabad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pokhrahi located?

Pokhrahi is a village in Barun block of Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Pokhrahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pokhrahi village has a population of 939 across 145 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pokhrahi?

The current sarpanch of Pokhrahi gram panchayat is NIRAJ KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pokhrahi in?

Pokhrahi falls under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pokhrahi in?

Pokhrahi falls under the Hilsa assembly constituency (AC #175) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Pokhrahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pokhrahi village is 65.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pokhrahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pokhrahi village is 956 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pokhrahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pokhrahi, 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 Pokhrahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pokhrahi village is 253616.

How big is Pokhrahi compared to other villages in Barun block?

Pokhrahi ranks 75 of 202 villages in Barun block by Census 2011 population (939 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pokhrahi?

Pokhrahi falls under Hilsa assembly constituency (AC 175). The sitting MLA is Krishna Murari Sharan (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Pokhrahi?

Pokhrahi is in Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kaushalendra Kumar (JD(U)).

What is the population of Pokhrahi in 2026?

Pokhrahi is estimated at 1,107 people in 2026, up about 18% from 939 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pokhrahi in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Pokhrahi in Aurangabad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Pokhrahi?

NIRAJ KUMAR is the sarpanch of Pokhrahi gram panchayat, Barun block. See the sarpanch list of Barun block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)