Dera (डेरा) — Nokha, Rohtas, Bihar

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SUNITA GUPTA

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LGD code: 251595
Pincode: 802215
Population: 684
Households: 135
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Sex ratio: 971 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 191

Census 2011 · in context

How Dera compares

By population, Dera ranks #66 of 87 villages in Nokha mandal.

Literacy rate

52.3%

−7.2% vs mandal average

Dera: 52.3%
Nokha mandal: 59.5%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

971

+54 vs mandal average

Dera: 971
Nokha mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

5.1

−1.5 vs mandal average

Dera: 5.1
Nokha mandal: 6.6

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

Key facts — Dera

LGD code: 251595
Pincode: 802215
Population (Census 2011): 684
Population (projected 2026): 806
Households: 135
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 971
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Pataliputra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Masaurhi
Member of Parliament: Misa Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Manjhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA GUPTA
Block / Mandal: Nokha

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

Dera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

684

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

806

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

135

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

159

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: 684Census 2011
Households: 135Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 971 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8062026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 159

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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Centred on Nokha mandal

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What is the pincode of Dera?

The pincode of Dera, Nokha mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802215.

In which district is Dera located?

Dera is a village in Nokha mandal of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dera village has a population of 684 across 135 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dera?

The current sarpanch of Dera gram panchayat is SUNITA GUPTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dera in?

Dera falls under the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dera in?

Dera falls under the Masaurhi assembly constituency (AC #189) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dera village is 52.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Dera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dera village is 971 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dera, 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 Dera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dera village is 251595.

How big is Dera compared to other villages in Nokha mandal?

Dera ranks 66 of 87 villages in Nokha mandal by Census 2011 population (684 residents).

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What is the pincode of Dera?

In which district is Dera located?

What is the population of Dera as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dera?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dera in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dera in?

What is the literacy rate in Dera?

What is the sex ratio in Dera?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dera?

What is the LGD code of Dera?

How big is Dera compared to other villages in Nokha mandal?

Dera on the mapडेरा

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 Dera

What is the pincode of Dera?

In which district is Dera located?

What is the population of Dera as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dera?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dera in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dera in?

What is the literacy rate in Dera?

What is the sex ratio in Dera?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dera?

What is the LGD code of Dera?

How big is Dera compared to other villages in Nokha mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dera — 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

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