Jelas (जेलास) — Dandkhora, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225429
Pincode: 855114
Population: 1,184
Households: 221
Literacy rate: 50.6%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 358

Key facts — Jelas

LGD code: 225429
Pincode: 855114
Population (Census 2011): 1,184
Population (projected 2026): 1,396
Households: 221
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 50.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Dandkhora
Nearest railway station: Ranipatra (4.7 km)

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

Jelas — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,184

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,396

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

221

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

261

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: 1,184Census 2011
Households: 221Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 261

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Jelas on the mapजेलास

Centred on Dandkhora mandal

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Ranipatra
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Rautara
📍 6.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Jelas?

The pincode of Jelas, Dandkhora mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855114.

In which district is Jelas located?

Jelas is a village in Dandkhora mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Jelas as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jelas village has a population of 1,184 across 221 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jelas in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jelas in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Jelas?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jelas village is 50.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Jelas?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jelas village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Jelas?

The nearest railway station to Jelas is Ranipatra (~4.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jelas?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jelas, 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 Jelas?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jelas village is 225429.

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What is the pincode of Jelas?

In which district is Jelas located?

What is the population of Jelas as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jelas in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jelas in?

What is the literacy rate in Jelas?

What is the sex ratio in Jelas?

What is the nearest railway station to Jelas?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jelas?

What is the LGD code of Jelas?

Jelas on the mapजेलास

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

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 Jelas

What is the pincode of Jelas?

In which district is Jelas located?

What is the population of Jelas as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jelas in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jelas in?

What is the literacy rate in Jelas?

What is the sex ratio in Jelas?

What is the nearest railway station to Jelas?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jelas?

What is the LGD code of Jelas?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jelas — 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 Jelas

Open jobs in Jelas