Jakar (जाकर) — Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225259
Pincode: 854116
Population: 2,982
Households: 674
Literacy rate: 22.8%
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,047

Census 2011 · in context

How Jakar compares

By population, Jakar ranks #30 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

22.8%

−15.4% vs mandal average

Jakar: 22.8%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

938

+18 vs mandal average

Jakar: 938
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.2 vs mandal average

Jakar: 4.4
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Jakar

LGD code: 225259
Pincode: 854116
Population (Census 2011): 2,982
Population (projected 2026): 3,516
Households: 674
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 938
Literacy rate: 22.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

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 Katihar district level

Then & Now

Jakar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,982

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,516

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

674

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

795

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: 2,982Census 2011
Households: 674Census 2011
Literacy rate: 22.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5162026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 795

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 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar 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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What is the pincode of Jakar?

The pincode of Jakar, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854116.

In which district is Jakar located?

Jakar is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Jakar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jakar village has a population of 2,982 across 674 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakar in?

Jakar falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakar in?

Jakar falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Jakar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jakar village is 22.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Jakar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jakar village is 938 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jakar, 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 Jakar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jakar village is 225259.

How big is Jakar compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Jakar ranks 30 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal by Census 2011 population (2,982 residents).

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How Jakar compares

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Jakar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Jakar on the mapजाकर

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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

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What is the pincode of Jakar?

In which district is Jakar located?

What is the population of Jakar as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakar in?

What is the literacy rate in Jakar?

What is the sex ratio in Jakar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakar?

What is the LGD code of Jakar?

How big is Jakar compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Jakar on the mapजाकर

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 Jakar

What is the pincode of Jakar?

In which district is Jakar located?

What is the population of Jakar as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakar in?

What is the literacy rate in Jakar?

What is the sex ratio in Jakar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakar?

What is the LGD code of Jakar?

How big is Jakar compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jakar — 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 Jakar

Open jobs in Jakar