Khapra village, Palasi block | Pincode 854333

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

LUBRI DEVI

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LGD code: 222052
Pincode: 854333
Post office: Madanpur (Araria)
Population: 2,169
Households: 469
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 625

Census 2011 · in context

How Khapra compares

By population, Khapra ranks #37 of 107 villages in Palasi mandal.

Literacy rate

45.5%

+3.7% vs mandal average

Khapra: 45.5%
Palasi mandal: 41.8%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

916

−12 vs mandal average

Khapra: 916
Palasi mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Khapra: 4.6
Palasi mandal: 4.8

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

Khapra at a glance

Khapra is a village of 2,169 people in 469 households (Census 2011) in Palasi block, Araria district, Bihar, the 37th-largest of 107 villages in Palasi block. Literacy is 46%, 4 points above the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 916 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854333, served by Madanpur (Araria) post office; the LGD village code is 222052. The sarpanch is LUBRI DEVI, and the village votes in Mahishi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gautam Krishna. The population is estimated at 2,557 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khapra · this village	2,169	46%	—
Kashibari · Palasi	2,164	46%	—
Tarbi · Palasi	1,803	39%	—
Domaria · Palasi	1,496	55%	—
Barkumba · Palasi	1,489	41%	—
Baraili · Palasi	1,258	51%	—
Daulatpur · Palasi	748	46%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khapra

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: 2
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Barkumba
Total area (ha): 235
Irrigated area (ha): 72.86
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Khapra

LGD code: 222052
Pincode: 854333
Post office: Madanpur (Araria)
Population (Census 2011): 2,169
Population (projected 2026): 2,557
Households: 469
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 45.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahishi
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gautam Krishna
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LUBRI DEVI
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

Khapra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,169

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,557

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

469

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

553

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: 2,169Census 2011
Households: 469Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5532026 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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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com10h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Times23h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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Quick answers

People often ask about Khapra

What is the pincode of Khapra?

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

Which post office delivers to Khapra?

Mail for Khapra 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 Khapra located?

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

What is the population of Khapra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khapra village has a population of 2,169 across 469 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khapra?

The current sarpanch of Khapra gram panchayat is LUBRI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khapra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khapra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Khapra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khapra village is 45.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Khapra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khapra village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khapra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khapra, 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 Khapra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khapra village is 222052.

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

Khapra ranks 37 of 107 villages in Palasi block by Census 2011 population (2,169 residents).

Who is the MLA of Khapra?

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

Who is the MP for Khapra?

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

What is the population of Khapra in 2026?

Khapra is estimated at 2,557 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,169 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khapra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Khapra?

LUBRI DEVI is the sarpanch of Khapra 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
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