Behra (बेहरा) — Arrah, Bhojpur, Bihar

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RAJ KOKIL PRASAD

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LGD code: 246718
Pincode: 802156
Population: 2,087
Households: 338
Literacy rate: 58.9%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 433

Census 2011 · in context

How Behra compares

By population, Behra ranks #39 of 115 villages in Arrah mandal.

Literacy rate

58.9%

+1.3% vs mandal average

Behra: 58.9%
Arrah mandal: 57.6%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

+71 vs mandal average

Behra: 961
Arrah mandal: 890

Household size

people per home

6.2

−0.6 vs mandal average

Behra: 6.2
Arrah mandal: 6.8

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

Key facts — Behra

LGD code: 246718
Pincode: 802156
Population (Census 2011): 2,087
Population (projected 2026): 2,461
Households: 338
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 58.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJ KOKIL PRASAD
Block / Mandal: Arrah

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Behra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,087

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,461

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

338

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

399

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: 2,087Census 2011
Households: 338Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4612026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 399

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

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What is the pincode of Behra?

The pincode of Behra, Arrah mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802156.

In which district is Behra located?

Behra is a village in Arrah mandal of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Behra village has a population of 2,087 across 338 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

The current sarpanch of Behra gram panchayat is RAJ KOKIL PRASAD.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Behra village is 58.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Behra village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Behra, 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 Behra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Behra village is 246718.

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Arrah mandal?

Behra ranks 39 of 115 villages in Arrah mandal by Census 2011 population (2,087 residents).

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Behra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Behra

What is the pincode of Behra?

In which district is Behra located?

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

What is the LGD code of Behra?

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Arrah mandal?

Behra on the mapबेहरा

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 Behra

What is the pincode of Behra?

In which district is Behra located?

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

What is the LGD code of Behra?

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Arrah mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Behra — 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 Behra

Open jobs in Behra