Bokra village, Forbesganj block | Pincode 854318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RIZWAN ALAM

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LGD code: 221562
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population: 3,440
Households: 646
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,133

Census 2011 · in context

How Bokra compares

By population, Bokra ranks #39 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

36.4%

−5.2% vs mandal average

Bokra: 36.4%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

910

−9 vs mandal average

Bokra: 910
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Bokra: 5.3
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

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

Bokra at a glance

Bokra is a village of 3,440 people in 646 households (Census 2011) in Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 39th-largest of 108 villages in Forbesganj block. Literacy is 36%, 5 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 910 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854318, served by Forbesganj post office; the LGD village code is 221562. The sarpanch is RIZWAN ALAM, and the village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 4,056 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bokra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bokra
Total area (ha): 519
Irrigated area (ha): 296.3
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bokra

LGD code: 221562
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population (Census 2011): 3,440
Population (projected 2026): 4,056
Households: 646
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 910
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RIZWAN ALAM
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Bokra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,440

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,056

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

646

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

762

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: 3,440Census 2011
Households: 646Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 910 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,0562026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7622026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%NFHS-5 district

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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WIONyesterday
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News2 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com3 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bokra

What is the pincode of Bokra?

The pincode of Bokra, Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854318. The post office is Forbesganj.

Which post office delivers to Bokra?

Mail for Bokra is delivered through Forbesganj post office, pincode 854318, in Forbesganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bokra located?

Bokra is a village in Forbesganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bokra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bokra village has a population of 3,440 across 646 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bokra?

The current sarpanch of Bokra gram panchayat is RIZWAN ALAM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bokra in?

Bokra falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bokra in?

Bokra falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bokra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bokra village is 36.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bokra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bokra village is 910 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bokra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bokra, 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 Bokra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bokra village is 221562.

How big is Bokra compared to other villages in Forbesganj block?

Bokra ranks 39 of 108 villages in Forbesganj block by Census 2011 population (3,440 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bokra?

Bokra falls under Phulparas assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Sheela Kumari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Bokra?

Bokra is in Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)).

What is the population of Bokra in 2026?

Bokra is estimated at 4,056 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,440 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bokra in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Bokra in Araria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bokra?

RIZWAN ALAM is the sarpanch of Bokra gram panchayat, Forbesganj block. See the sarpanch list of Forbesganj block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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