Dharhara village, Behea block | Pincode 802154

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Dharhara is a village in Behea mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar with a population of 881 across 118 households. The literacy rate is 54.6%, and the village is situated at coordinates 25.259°N, 86.410°E.

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MUNNI DEVI

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LGD code: 247154
Pincode: 802154
Post office: Chaurasta Bihia
Population: 881
Households: 118
Literacy rate: 54.6%
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 167
Distance to district centre: 85 km
Distance to mandal centre: 93 km
Distance to Patna: 133 km
Distance to Kolkata: 359 km
Nearest railway station: Dharhara · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dharhara · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dharhara compares

By population, Dharhara ranks #59 of 98 villages in Behea mandal.

Literacy rate

54.6%

−3.2% vs mandal average

Dharhara: 54.6%
Behea mandal: 57.8%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

899

−18 vs mandal average

Dharhara: 899
Behea mandal: 917

Household size

people per home

7.5

+0.6 vs mandal average

Dharhara: 7.5
Behea mandal: 6.9

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

Dharhara at a glance

Dharhara is a village of 881 people in 118 households (Census 2011) in Behea block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, the 59th-largest of 98 villages in Behea block. Literacy is 55%, 3 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. It lies 85 km from the Bhojpur district centre, 10 km from Jamalpur, the nearest town, under 1 km from Dharhara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 802154, served by Chaurasta Bihia post office; the LGD village code is 247154. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dharhara, <1 km away. The sarpanch is MUNNI DEVI, and the village votes in Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao. The population is estimated at 1,039 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dharhara · this village	881	55%	—
Dharhara · Katiya	2,041	57%	0 km N
Dharhara · Silao	4,858	54%	0 km N
Dharhara · Laukahi	4,238	41%	0 km N
Dharhara · Katkamsandi	343	53%	0 km N
Dharhara · Mansi	0	—	0 km N
Dharhara · Banmankhi	7,781	35%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dharhara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: Yes
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: 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: BEHEA
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 28
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Fingi
Total area (ha): 50
Irrigated area (ha): 11.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dharhara

LGD code: 247154
Pincode: 802154
Post office: Chaurasta Bihia
Population (Census 2011): 881
Population (projected 2026): 1,039
Households: 118
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 899
Literacy rate: 54.6%
Coordinates: 25.25859°N, 86.41007°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Patna Sahib
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MUNNI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Behea

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Dharhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

881

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,039

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

118

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

139

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: 881Census 2011
Households: 118Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0392026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1392026 projection
Active job cards: 1,81,009MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 86,786MGNREGA · 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: 872NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 45.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.6%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 · Bhojpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhojpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhojpur 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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Getting there

How to reach Dharhara

Mandal centre

Behea · ≈ 93 km

≈ 3 h 12 min by car · 3 h 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bhojpur · ≈ 85 km

≈ 2 h 55 min by car · 3 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,792 people

Jamalpur · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna133 kmcapital
Kolkata359 km
Delhi985 km
Hyderabad1199 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDharhara<1 km
Hospital / PHCDharhara<1 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank10 km
CollegeKDS colleage29 km
Police stationFaridpur Police Station9 km

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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times11h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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People often ask about Dharhara

What is the pincode of Dharhara?

The pincode of Dharhara, Behea block, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802154. The post office is Chaurasta Bihia.

Which post office delivers to Dharhara?

Mail for Dharhara is delivered through Chaurasta Bihia post office, pincode 802154, in Behea block, Bhojpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dharhara located?

Dharhara is a village in Behea block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dharhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dharhara village has a population of 881 across 118 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dharhara?

The current sarpanch of Dharhara gram panchayat is MUNNI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dharhara in?

Dharhara falls under the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dharhara in?

Dharhara falls under the Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #180) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dharhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dharhara village is 54.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dharhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dharhara village is 899 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dharhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dharhara, 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.

How far is Dharhara from Bhojpur district centre?

Dharhara is approximately 85 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhojpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dharhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dharhara village is 247154.

Which is the nearest town to Dharhara?

Jamalpur (population 12,792, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 10 km from Dharhara in a straight line.

How big is Dharhara compared to other villages in Behea block?

Dharhara ranks 59 of 98 villages in Behea block by Census 2011 population (881 residents).

How far is Dharhara from Patna?

Dharhara is about 133 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 173 km.

How far is Dharhara from Kolkata?

Dharhara is about 359 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 466 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dharhara?

Dharhara is the nearest railway station to Dharhara, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dharhara?

Dharhara is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dharhara, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dharhara?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dharhara, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Dharhara?

Dharhara falls under Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC 180). The sitting MLA is Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Dharhara?

Dharhara is in Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP).

What is the population of Dharhara in 2026?

Dharhara is estimated at 1,039 people in 2026, up about 18% from 881 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dharhara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dharhara?

MUNNI DEVI is the sarpanch of Dharhara gram panchayat, Behea block. See the sarpanch list of Behea 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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