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AKHTARI KHATUN

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LGD code: 224979
Pincode: 855102
Population: 468
Households: 111
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 143

Census 2011 · in context

How Sorakhar compares

By population, Sorakhar ranks #180 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

45.5%

+10.5% vs mandal average

Sorakhar: 45.5%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+80 vs mandal average

Sorakhar: 1,000
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.6 vs mandal average

Sorakhar: 4.2
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Sorakhar

LGD code: 224979
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 468
Population (projected 2026): 552
Households: 111
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AKHTARI KHATUN
Block / Mandal: Barsoi

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

Sorakhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

468

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

552

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

111

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

131

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: 468Census 2011
Households: 111Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 131

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 Sorakhar?

The pincode of Sorakhar, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855102.

In which district is Sorakhar located?

Sorakhar is a village in Barsoi mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sorakhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sorakhar village has a population of 468 across 111 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sorakhar?

The current sarpanch of Sorakhar gram panchayat is AKHTARI KHATUN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sorakhar in?

Sorakhar falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sorakhar in?

Sorakhar falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sorakhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sorakhar village is 45.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Sorakhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sorakhar village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sorakhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sorakhar, 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 Sorakhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sorakhar village is 224979.

How big is Sorakhar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Sorakhar ranks 180 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (468 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Sorakhar compares

Key facts — Sorakhar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sorakhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Sorakhar on the map

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People often ask about Sorakhar

What is the pincode of Sorakhar?

In which district is Sorakhar located?

What is the population of Sorakhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sorakhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sorakhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sorakhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Sorakhar?

What is the sex ratio in Sorakhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sorakhar?

What is the LGD code of Sorakhar?

How big is Sorakhar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Sorakhar 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 Sorakhar

What is the pincode of Sorakhar?

In which district is Sorakhar located?

What is the population of Sorakhar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sorakhar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sorakhar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sorakhar in?

What is the literacy rate in Sorakhar?

What is the sex ratio in Sorakhar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sorakhar?

What is the LGD code of Sorakhar?

How big is Sorakhar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sorakhar — 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 Sorakhar

Open jobs in Sorakhar