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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

VISHNU MAHTO

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LGD code: 353276
Pincode: 814112
Population: 1,169
Households: 220
Literacy rate: 38.7%
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 411
Distance to district centre: 45 km
Distance to mandal centre: 63 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bara compares

By population, Bara ranks #26 of 453 villages in Mohanpur mandal.

Literacy rate

38.7%

−9.1% vs mandal average

Bara: 38.7%
Mohanpur mandal: 47.8%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

952

+30 vs mandal average

Bara: 952
Mohanpur mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

5.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Bara: 5.3
Mohanpur mandal: 5.4

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

Key facts — Bara

LGD code: 353276
Pincode: 814112
Population (Census 2011): 1,169
Population (projected 2026): 1,378
Households: 220
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 952
Literacy rate: 38.7%
Coordinates: 24.05685°N, 87.28174°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VISHNU MAHTO
Block / Mandal: Mohanpur

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 Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,169

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,378

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

220

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

259

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: 1,169Census 2011
Households: 220Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3782026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 259

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar 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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How to reach Bara

Mandal centre

Mohanpur · ≈ 63 km

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District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 45 km

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Nearest town · 10,430 people

Pratappur · ≈ 20 km

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What is the pincode of Bara?

The pincode of Bara, Mohanpur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814112.

In which district is Bara located?

Bara is a village in Mohanpur mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bara village has a population of 1,169 across 220 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

The current sarpanch of Bara gram panchayat is VISHNU MAHTO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Bara falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

Bara falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bara village is 38.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bara village is 952 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bara, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bara from Deoghar district centre?

Bara is approximately 45 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bara village is 353276.

Which is the nearest town to Bara?

Pratappur (population 10,430, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Bara in a straight line.

How big is Bara compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Bara ranks 26 of 453 villages in Mohanpur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,169 residents).

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

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What is the pincode of Bara?

In which district is Bara located?

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

How far is Bara from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bara?

Which is the nearest town to Bara?

How big is Bara compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Bara on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bara

What is the pincode of Bara?

In which district is Bara located?

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

How far is Bara from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bara?

Which is the nearest town to Bara?

How big is Bara compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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