Jurail village, Palasi block | Pincode 854333

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHAHIN

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LGD code: 222113
Pincode: 854333
Post office: Madanpur (Araria)
Population: 913
Households: 204
Literacy rate: 47%
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 252

Census 2011 · in context

How Jurail compares

By population, Jurail ranks #75 of 107 villages in Palasi mandal.

Literacy rate

47.0%

+5.2% vs mandal average

Jurail: 47.0%
Palasi mandal: 41.8%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,033

+105 vs mandal average

Jurail: 1,033
Palasi mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Jurail: 4.5
Palasi mandal: 4.8

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

Jurail at a glance

Jurail is a village of 913 people in 204 households (Census 2011) in Palasi block, Araria district, Bihar, the 75th-largest of 107 villages in Palasi block. Literacy is 47%, 5 points above the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 1,033 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854333, served by Madanpur (Araria) post office; the LGD village code is 222113. The sarpanch is SHAHIN, and the village votes in Mahishi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gautam Krishna. The population is estimated at 1,076 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jurail · this village	913	47%	—
Sukhsaina · Palasi	5,583	35%	—
Denga · Palasi	2,340	38%	—
Rupail · Palasi	2,144	51%	—
Maina · Palasi	1,578	26%	—
Madhail · Palasi	691	31%	—
Pharhara · Palasi	19	16%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jurail

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sukhsaina
Total area (ha): 138.4
Irrigated area (ha): 44.28
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Jurail

LGD code: 222113
Pincode: 854333
Post office: Madanpur (Araria)
Population (Census 2011): 913
Population (projected 2026): 1,076
Households: 204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1033
Literacy rate: 47.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahishi
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gautam Krishna
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHAHIN
Block / Mandal: Palasi

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

Jurail — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

913

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,076

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

204

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

241

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: 913Census 2011
Households: 204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2412026 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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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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What is the pincode of Jurail?

The pincode of Jurail, Palasi block, Araria district, Bihar is 854333. The post office is Madanpur (Araria).

Which post office delivers to Jurail?

Mail for Jurail is delivered through Madanpur (Araria) post office, pincode 854333, in Palasi block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jurail located?

Jurail is a village in Palasi block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Jurail as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jurail village has a population of 913 across 204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jurail?

The current sarpanch of Jurail gram panchayat is SHAHIN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jurail in?

Jurail falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jurail in?

Jurail falls under the Mahishi assembly constituency (AC #77) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Jurail?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jurail village is 47.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Jurail?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jurail village is 1033 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jurail?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jurail, 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 Jurail?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jurail village is 222113.

How big is Jurail compared to other villages in Palasi block?

Jurail ranks 75 of 107 villages in Palasi block by Census 2011 population (913 residents).

Who is the MLA of Jurail?

Jurail falls under Mahishi assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Gautam Krishna (RJD).

Who is the MP for Jurail?

Jurail is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Jurail in 2026?

Jurail is estimated at 1,076 people in 2026, up about 18% from 913 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jurail in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Jurail?

SHAHIN is the sarpanch of Jurail gram panchayat, Palasi block. See the sarpanch list of Palasi block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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