Kachar village, Dumaria block | Pincode 824221

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Kachar is a village in Dumaria mandal, Gaya district, Bihar, with a population of 3,834 across 630 households. The village has a literacy rate of 42.6% and falls under PIN code 824221.

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AJAY THAKUR

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LGD code: 256155
Pincode: 824221
Post office: Dumaria
Population: 3,834
Households: 630
Literacy rate: 42.6%
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,506
Distance to district centre: 206 km
Distance to mandal centre: 215 km
Distance to Patna: 151 km
Distance to Kolkata: 461 km
Nearest railway station: Kajrat Nawadih · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Health Care Clinic · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kachar compares

By population, Kachar ranks #3 of 124 villages in Dumaria mandal.

Literacy rate

42.6%

−2.8% vs mandal average

Kachar: 42.6%
Dumaria mandal: 45.4%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

939

+12 vs mandal average

Kachar: 939
Dumaria mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

6.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kachar: 6.1
Dumaria mandal: 6.0

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

Kachar at a glance

Kachar is a village of 3,834 people in 630 households (Census 2011) in Dumaria block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 3rd-largest of 124 villages in Dumaria block. Literacy is 43%, 3 points below the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 939 women per 1,000 men. It lies 206 km from the Gaya district centre, 26 km from Deo, the nearest town, 33 km from Kajrat Nawadih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 824221, served by Dumaria post office; the LGD village code is 256155. The nearest hospital or health centre is Health Care Clinic, 6 km away. The sarpanch is AJAY THAKUR, and the village votes in Kalyanpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Maheshwar Hazari. The population is estimated at 4,520 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kachar · this village	3,834	43%	—
Kachar · Kandi	180	54%	0 km N
Nawadiha · Khalilabad	363	42%	8.7 km SW
Nawadiha · Mohanpur	276	45%	8.7 km SW
Nawadiha · Barkatha	358	61%	8.7 km SW
Pipra · Kathikund	691	41%	15.6 km W
Pipra · Litipara	268	26%	15.6 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kachar

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: 1
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: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: SHERGHATI
Distance to nearest town (km): 52
Distance to district HQ (km): 95
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kachar
Total area (ha): 321
Irrigated area (ha): 101
Forest area (ha): 16.2

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

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Key facts — Kachar

LGD code: 256155
Pincode: 824221
Post office: Dumaria
Population (Census 2011): 3,834
Population (projected 2026): 4,520
Households: 630
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 939
Literacy rate: 42.6%
Coordinates: 24.44695°N, 84.33438°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalyanpur
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maheshwar Hazari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AJAY THAKUR
Block / Mandal: Dumaria

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 Gaya district level

Then & Now

Kachar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,834

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,520

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

630

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

743

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: 3,834Census 2011
Households: 630Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,5202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7432026 projection
Active job cards: 4,38,816MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,26,541MGNREGA · 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: 863NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.3%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 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya 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 Kachar

Mandal centre

Dumaria · ≈ 215 km

≈ 7 h 21 min by car · 8 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gaya · ≈ 206 km

≈ 7 h 4 min by car · 8 h 23 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,162 people

Deo · ≈ 26 km

≈ 52 min by car · 1 h 2 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna151 kmcapital
Kolkata461 km
Delhi847 km
Hyderabad992 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKajrat Nawadih33 km
Hospital / PHCHealth Care Clinic6 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil25 km
CollegeKishori Sinha Mahila College Ground35 km
Police stationSSB camp12 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Sep

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

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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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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News from Gaya & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India1h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi7h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News8h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy9h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire20h ago
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News21h ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kachar

What is the pincode of Kachar?

The pincode of Kachar, Dumaria block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824221. The post office is Dumaria.

Which post office delivers to Kachar?

Mail for Kachar is delivered through Dumaria post office, pincode 824221, in Dumaria block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kachar located?

Kachar is a village in Dumaria block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kachar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kachar village has a population of 3,834 across 630 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kachar?

The current sarpanch of Kachar gram panchayat is AJAY THAKUR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kachar in?

Kachar falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kachar in?

Kachar falls under the Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC #131) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kachar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kachar village is 42.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Kachar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kachar village is 939 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kachar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kachar, 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 Kachar from Gaya district centre?

Kachar is approximately 206 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gaya district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kachar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kachar village is 256155.

Which is the nearest town to Kachar?

Deo (population 17,162, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Kachar in a straight line.

How big is Kachar compared to other villages in Dumaria block?

Kachar ranks 3 of 124 villages in Dumaria block by Census 2011 population (3,834 residents).

How far is Kachar from Patna?

Kachar is about 151 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 196 km.

How far is Kachar from Kolkata?

Kachar is about 461 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 599 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kachar?

Kajrat Nawadih is the nearest railway station to Kachar, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kachar?

Health Care Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kachar, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kachar?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kachar, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kachar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kachar, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Kachar?

Kachar falls under Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC 131). The sitting MLA is Maheshwar Hazari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Kachar?

Kachar is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Kachar in 2026?

Kachar is estimated at 4,520 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,834 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kachar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kachar?

AJAY THAKUR is the sarpanch of Kachar gram panchayat, Dumaria block. See the sarpanch list of Dumaria 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)