Achhra

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAPIL DEO PRASAD

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LGD code: 258768
Pincode: 811307
Population: 1,100
Households: 217
Literacy rate: 67.4%
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 564

Census 2011 · in context

How Achhra compares

By population, Achhra ranks #19 of 43 villages in Barhat mandal.

Literacy rate

67.4%

+17.4% vs mandal average

Achhra: 67.4%
Barhat mandal: 50.0%
Jamui district: 48.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

877

−38 vs mandal average

Achhra: 877
Barhat mandal: 915

Household size

people per home

5.1

−0.4 vs mandal average

Achhra: 5.1
Barhat mandal: 5.5

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

Key facts — Achhra

LGD code: 258768
Pincode: 811307
Population (Census 2011): 1,100
Population (projected 2026): 1,297
Households: 217
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 877
Literacy rate: 67.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kusheshwar Asthan
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Atirek Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAPIL DEO PRASAD
Block / Mandal: Barhat
Nearest railway station: Kusheshwar Asthan (3.0 km)

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 Jamui district level

Then & Now

Achhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,100

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,297

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

217

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

256

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: 1,100Census 2011
Households: 217Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 877 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2972026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 256

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

Boundary & surroundings

Achhra on the map

Centred on Barhat mandal

~mandal

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Kusheshwar Asthan
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What is the pincode of Achhra?

The pincode of Achhra, Barhat mandal, Jamui district, Bihar is 811307.

In which district is Achhra located?

Achhra is a village in Barhat mandal of Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Achhra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Achhra village has a population of 1,100 across 217 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Achhra?

The current sarpanch of Achhra gram panchayat is KAPIL DEO PRASAD.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Achhra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Achhra in?

Achhra falls under the Kusheshwar Asthan assembly constituency (AC #78) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Achhra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Achhra village is 67.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Achhra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Achhra village is 877 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Achhra?

The nearest railway station to Achhra is Kusheshwar Asthan (~3.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Achhra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Achhra, 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 Achhra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Achhra village is 258768.

How big is Achhra compared to other villages in Barhat mandal?

Achhra ranks 19 of 43 villages in Barhat mandal by Census 2011 population (1,100 residents).

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Achhra compares

Key facts — Achhra

Population, education, health & sanitation

Achhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Achhra on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Other villages named Achhra

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Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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Notable persons of Achhra

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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People often ask about Achhra

What is the pincode of Achhra?

In which district is Achhra located?

What is the population of Achhra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Achhra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Achhra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Achhra in?

What is the literacy rate in Achhra?

What is the sex ratio in Achhra?

What is the nearest railway station to Achhra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Achhra?

What is the LGD code of Achhra?

How big is Achhra compared to other villages in Barhat mandal?

Achhra on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Achhra

What is the pincode of Achhra?

In which district is Achhra located?

What is the population of Achhra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Achhra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Achhra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Achhra in?

What is the literacy rate in Achhra?

What is the sex ratio in Achhra?

What is the nearest railway station to Achhra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Achhra?

What is the LGD code of Achhra?

How big is Achhra compared to other villages in Barhat mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Achhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Achhra

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