Machhra (मच्छरा) — Alauli, Khagaria, Bihar

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LGD code: 238578
Pincode: 851206
Population: 7,009
Households: 1,341
Literacy rate: 32.3%
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,258

Census 2011 · in context

How Machhra compares

By population, Machhra ranks #18 of 45 villages in Alauli mandal.

Literacy rate

32.3%

−4.5% vs mandal average

Machhra: 32.3%
Alauli mandal: 36.8%
Khagaria district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

929

+22 vs mandal average

Machhra: 929
Alauli mandal: 907

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Machhra: 5.2
Alauli mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Machhra

LGD code: 238578
Pincode: 851206
Population (Census 2011): 7,009
Population (projected 2026): 8,264
Households: 1,341
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 929
Literacy rate: 32.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lalganj
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TETRI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Alauli

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 Khagaria district level

Then & Now

Machhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,009

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,264

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,341

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,581

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: 7,009Census 2011
Households: 1,341Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,2642026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,581

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

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What is the pincode of Machhra?

The pincode of Machhra, Alauli mandal, Khagaria district, Bihar is 851206.

In which district is Machhra located?

Machhra is a village in Alauli mandal of Khagaria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Machhra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Machhra village has a population of 7,009 across 1,341 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Machhra?

The current sarpanch of Machhra gram panchayat is TETRI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhra in?

Machhra falls under the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhra in?

Machhra falls under the Lalganj assembly constituency (AC #124) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Machhra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Machhra village is 32.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Machhra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Machhra village is 929 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Machhra, 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 Machhra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Machhra village is 238578.

How big is Machhra compared to other villages in Alauli mandal?

Machhra ranks 18 of 45 villages in Alauli mandal by Census 2011 population (7,009 residents).

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What is the pincode of Machhra?

In which district is Machhra located?

What is the population of Machhra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Machhra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhra in?

What is the literacy rate in Machhra?

What is the sex ratio in Machhra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhra?

What is the LGD code of Machhra?

How big is Machhra compared to other villages in Alauli mandal?

Machhra on the mapमच्छरा

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 Machhra

What is the pincode of Machhra?

In which district is Machhra located?

What is the population of Machhra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Machhra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Machhra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Machhra in?

What is the literacy rate in Machhra?

What is the sex ratio in Machhra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Machhra?

What is the LGD code of Machhra?

How big is Machhra compared to other villages in Alauli mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Machhra — 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 Machhra

Open jobs in Machhra