Khaira

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEVANTI DEVI

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LGD code: 247795
Pincode: 802135
Population: 2,835
Households: 429
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 687
Distance to district centre: 86 km
Distance to mandal centre: 75 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khaira compares

Literacy rate

52.2%

−4.8% vs mandal average

Khaira: 52.2%
Simri mandal: 57.0%
Buxar district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

954

+45 vs mandal average

Khaira: 954
Simri mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

6.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Khaira: 6.6
Simri mandal: 6.8

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

Key facts — Khaira

LGD code: 247795
Pincode: 802135
Population (Census 2011): 2,835
Population (projected 2026): 3,342
Households: 429
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 954
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Coordinates: 24.87239°N, 86.20727°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mokama
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anant Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEVANTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Simri

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

Khaira — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,835

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,342

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

429

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

506

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: 2,835Census 2011
Households: 429Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3422026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 506

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.

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Mandal centre

Simri · ≈ 75 km

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Buxar · ≈ 86 km

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What is the pincode of Khaira?

The pincode of Khaira, Simri mandal, Buxar district, Bihar is 802135.

In which district is Khaira located?

Khaira is a village in Simri mandal of Buxar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Khaira as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khaira village has a population of 2,835 across 429 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khaira?

The current sarpanch of Khaira gram panchayat is DEVANTI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khaira in?

Khaira falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khaira in?

Khaira falls under the Mokama assembly constituency (AC #178) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Khaira?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khaira village is 52.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Khaira?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khaira village is 954 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khaira?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khaira, 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 Khaira from Buxar district centre?

Khaira is approximately 86 km (straight-line) from the centre of Buxar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Khaira?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khaira village is 247795.

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Key facts — Khaira

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Khaira — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Khaira

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What is the pincode of Khaira?

In which district is Khaira located?

What is the population of Khaira as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khaira?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khaira in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khaira in?

What is the literacy rate in Khaira?

What is the sex ratio in Khaira?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khaira?

How far is Khaira from Buxar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khaira?

Khaira 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 Khaira

What is the pincode of Khaira?

In which district is Khaira located?

What is the population of Khaira as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khaira?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khaira in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khaira in?

What is the literacy rate in Khaira?

What is the sex ratio in Khaira?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khaira?

How far is Khaira from Buxar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Khaira?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khaira — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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