Jalhara (जलहरा) — Rajpur, Buxar, Bihar

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LGD code: 248493
Pincode: 802122
Population: 1,588
Households: 266
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 444

Census 2011 · in context

How Jalhara compares

By population, Jalhara ranks #46 of 236 villages in Rajpur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Jalhara: 53.6%
Rajpur mandal: 57.4%
Buxar district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

−16 vs mandal average

Jalhara: 909
Rajpur mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.5 vs mandal average

Jalhara: 6.0
Rajpur mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Jalhara

LGD code: 248493
Pincode: 802122
Population (Census 2011): 1,588
Population (projected 2026): 1,872
Households: 266
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bachhwara
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surendra Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: chinta devi
Block / Mandal: Rajpur

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 Buxar district level

Then & Now

Jalhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,588

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,872

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

266

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

314

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: 1,588Census 2011
Households: 266Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 314

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

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What is the pincode of Jalhara?

The pincode of Jalhara, Rajpur mandal, Buxar district, Bihar is 802122.

In which district is Jalhara located?

Jalhara is a village in Rajpur mandal of Buxar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Jalhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jalhara village has a population of 1,588 across 266 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jalhara?

The current sarpanch of Jalhara gram panchayat is chinta devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jalhara in?

Jalhara falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jalhara in?

Jalhara falls under the Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC #142) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Jalhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jalhara village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Jalhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jalhara village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jalhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jalhara, 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 Jalhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jalhara village is 248493.

How big is Jalhara compared to other villages in Rajpur mandal?

Jalhara ranks 46 of 236 villages in Rajpur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,588 residents).

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What is the pincode of Jalhara?

In which district is Jalhara located?

What is the population of Jalhara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Jalhara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jalhara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jalhara in?

What is the literacy rate in Jalhara?

What is the sex ratio in Jalhara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jalhara?

What is the LGD code of Jalhara?

How big is Jalhara compared to other villages in Rajpur mandal?

Jalhara on the mapजलहरा

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 Jalhara

What is the pincode of Jalhara?

In which district is Jalhara located?

What is the population of Jalhara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Jalhara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jalhara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jalhara in?

What is the literacy rate in Jalhara?

What is the sex ratio in Jalhara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jalhara?

What is the LGD code of Jalhara?

How big is Jalhara compared to other villages in Rajpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jalhara — 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 Jalhara

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