Banhara village, Teghra block | Pincode 851133

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Banhara is a village in Teghra mandal, Begusarai district, Bihar with a population of 1,841 across 367 households. The village has a literacy rate of 63.5% and PIN code 851133.

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NIRMALA DEVI

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LGD code: 237945
Pincode: 851133
Post office: Teghra
Population: 1,841
Households: 367
Literacy rate: 63.5%
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 504
Distance to district centre: 239 km
Distance to mandal centre: 266 km
Distance to Patna: 129 km
Distance to Kolkata: 488 km
Nearest railway station: Bagahabishunpur · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bhopatpur · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banhara compares

By population, Banhara ranks #21 of 112 villages in Teghra mandal.

Literacy rate

63.5%

+9.7% vs mandal average

Banhara: 63.5%
Teghra mandal: 53.8%
Begusarai district: 52.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

873

−21 vs mandal average

Banhara: 873
Teghra mandal: 894

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Banhara: 5.0
Teghra mandal: 5.0

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

Banhara at a glance

Banhara is a village of 1,841 people in 367 households (Census 2011) in Teghra block, Begusarai district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 112 villages in Teghra block. Literacy is 64%, 10 points above the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 873 women per 1,000 men. It lies 239 km from the Begusarai district centre, 8 km from Khajuri, the nearest town, 5 km from Bagahabishunpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 851133, served by Teghra post office; the LGD village code is 237945. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bhopatpur, 8 km away. The sarpanch is NIRMALA DEVI, and the village votes in Simri Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sanjay Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 2,171 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banhara · this village	1,841	64%	—
Banhara · Nabinagar	104	58%	0 km N
Banhara · Harraiya	591	55%	0 km N
Banhara · Amarpur	—	—	0 km N
Banhara · Sikanderpur	1,744	63%	0 km N
Banhara · Shahganj	2,205	57%	0 km N
Banhara · Kanke	1,086	55%	0 km N

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Key facts — Banhara

LGD code: 237945
Pincode: 851133
Post office: Teghra
Population (Census 2011): 1,841
Population (projected 2026): 2,171
Households: 367
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 873
Literacy rate: 63.5%
Coordinates: 24.78017°N, 84.22165°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Simri Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIRMALA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Teghra

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 Begusarai district level

Then & Now

Banhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,841

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,171

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

367

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

433

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: 1,841Census 2011
Households: 367Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1712026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4332026 projection
Active job cards: 1,80,092MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 75,925MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,058NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.9%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 · Begusarai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Begusarai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Begusarai 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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Getting there

How to reach Banhara

Mandal centre

Teghra · ≈ 266 km

≈ 9 h 6 min by car · 10 h 48 min by bike

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District centre

Begusarai · ≈ 239 km

≈ 8 h 11 min by car · 9 h 43 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,177 people

Khajuri · ≈ 7.9 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna129 kmcapital
Kolkata488 km
Delhi816 km
Hyderabad1015 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagahabishunpur5 km
Bus stopAurangabad Bus Stand14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bhopatpur8 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil13 km
CollegeKishori Sinha Mahila College Ground14 km
Police stationSSB camp30 km

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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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Sep

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

Reported by hindustantimes.com.

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Sep

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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News from Begusarai & Bihar

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Ravi10h ago
American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
Hindustan Times16h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts17h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD Newsyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wireyesterday

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What is the pincode of Banhara?

The pincode of Banhara, Teghra block, Begusarai district, Bihar is 851133. The post office is Teghra.

Which post office delivers to Banhara?

Mail for Banhara is delivered through Teghra post office, pincode 851133, in Teghra block, Begusarai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banhara located?

Banhara is a village in Teghra block of Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Banhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banhara village has a population of 1,841 across 367 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banhara?

The current sarpanch of Banhara gram panchayat is NIRMALA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banhara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banhara in?

Banhara falls under the Simri Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #76) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Banhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banhara village is 63.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Banhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banhara village is 873 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banhara, 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.

How far is Banhara from Begusarai district centre?

Banhara is approximately 239 km (straight-line) from the centre of Begusarai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banhara village is 237945.

Which is the nearest town to Banhara?

Khajuri (population 11,177, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Banhara in a straight line.

How big is Banhara compared to other villages in Teghra block?

Banhara ranks 21 of 112 villages in Teghra block by Census 2011 population (1,841 residents).

How far is Banhara from Patna?

Banhara is about 129 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 168 km.

How far is Banhara from Kolkata?

Banhara is about 488 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 634 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banhara?

Bagahabishunpur is the nearest railway station to Banhara, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Banhara?

Aurangabad Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Banhara, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banhara?

Government Hospital, Bhopatpur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banhara, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banhara?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Banhara, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Banhara?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Banhara, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Banhara?

Banhara falls under Simri Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC 76). The sitting MLA is Sanjay Kumar Singh (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Banhara?

Banhara is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Banhara in 2026?

Banhara is estimated at 2,171 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,841 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banhara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Banhara?

NIRMALA DEVI is the sarpanch of Banhara gram panchayat, Teghra block. See the sarpanch list of Teghra 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, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)