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LGD code: 224884
Pincode: 855102
Population: 638
Households: 146
Literacy rate: 34.3%
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 154

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How Pichra compares

By population, Pichra ranks #161 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

34.3%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Pichra: 34.3%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

957

+37 vs mandal average

Pichra: 957
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.4 vs mandal average

Pichra: 4.4
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

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

Key facts — Pichra

LGD code: 224884
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 638
Population (projected 2026): 752
Households: 146
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 957
Literacy rate: 34.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Barsoi

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

Pichra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

638

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

752

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

146

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

172

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: 638Census 2011
Households: 146Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 172

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.

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What is the pincode of Pichra?

The pincode of Pichra, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855102.

In which district is Pichra located?

Pichra is a village in Barsoi mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Pichra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pichra village has a population of 638 across 146 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pichra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pichra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pichra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pichra village is 34.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pichra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pichra village is 957 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pichra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pichra, 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 Pichra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pichra village is 224884.

How big is Pichra compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Pichra ranks 161 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (638 residents).

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What is the pincode of Pichra?

In which district is Pichra located?

What is the population of Pichra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pichra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pichra in?

What is the literacy rate in Pichra?

What is the sex ratio in Pichra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pichra?

What is the LGD code of Pichra?

How big is Pichra compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Pichra on the map

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 Pichra

What is the pincode of Pichra?

In which district is Pichra located?

What is the population of Pichra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pichra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pichra in?

What is the literacy rate in Pichra?

What is the sex ratio in Pichra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pichra?

What is the LGD code of Pichra?

How big is Pichra compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Pichra — 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 Pichra

Open jobs in Pichra