Paunra (पाउंरा) — Bikramganj, Rohtas, Bihar

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REKHA SINGH

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LGD code: 251181
Pincode: 802212
Population: 1,544
Households: 261
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 548

Census 2011 · in context

How Paunra compares

Literacy rate

58.7%

−3.6% vs mandal average

Paunra: 58.7%
Bikramganj mandal: 62.3%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

901

−10 vs mandal average

Paunra: 901
Bikramganj mandal: 911

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Paunra: 5.9
Bikramganj mandal: 6.5

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

Key facts — Paunra

LGD code: 251181
Pincode: 802212
Population (Census 2011): 1,544
Population (projected 2026): 1,820
Households: 261
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 901
Literacy rate: 58.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jahanabad
Member of Parliament: Surendra Prasad Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rahul Sharma
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: REKHA SINGH
Block / Mandal: Bikramganj

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 Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Paunra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,544

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,820

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

261

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

308

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: 1,544Census 2011
Households: 261Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 308

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

The pincode of Paunra, Bikramganj mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802212.

In which district is Paunra located?

Paunra is a village in Bikramganj mandal of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Paunra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paunra village has a population of 1,544 across 261 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paunra?

The current sarpanch of Paunra gram panchayat is REKHA SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunra in?

Paunra falls under the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #36) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunra in?

Paunra falls under the Jahanabad assembly constituency (AC #216) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Paunra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paunra village is 58.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Paunra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paunra village is 901 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paunra, 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 Paunra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paunra village is 251181.

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What is the pincode of Paunra?

In which district is Paunra located?

What is the population of Paunra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Paunra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunra in?

What is the literacy rate in Paunra?

What is the sex ratio in Paunra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunra?

What is the LGD code of Paunra?

Paunra on the mapपाउंरा

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 Paunra

What is the pincode of Paunra?

In which district is Paunra located?

What is the population of Paunra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Paunra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunra in?

What is the literacy rate in Paunra?

What is the sex ratio in Paunra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunra?

What is the LGD code of Paunra?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Paunra — 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 Paunra

Open jobs in Paunra