Mahra (महरा) — Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225194
Pincode: 855113
Population: 1,396
Households: 290
Literacy rate: 30.8%
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 503

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How Mahra compares

By population, Mahra ranks #88 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

30.8%

−7.4% vs mandal average

Mahra: 30.8%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

912

−8 vs mandal average

Mahra: 912
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.2 vs mandal average

Mahra: 4.8
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Mahra

LGD code: 225194
Pincode: 855113
Population (Census 2011): 1,396
Population (projected 2026): 1,646
Households: 290
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 912
Literacy rate: 30.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

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 Katihar district level

Then & Now

Mahra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,396

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,646

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

290

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

342

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: 1,396Census 2011
Households: 290Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 342

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 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar 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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What is the pincode of Mahra?

The pincode of Mahra, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113.

In which district is Mahra located?

Mahra is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Mahra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahra village has a population of 1,396 across 290 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahra in?

Mahra falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahra in?

Mahra falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Mahra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mahra village is 30.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mahra village is 912 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mahra, 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 Mahra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahra village is 225194.

How big is Mahra compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Mahra ranks 88 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal by Census 2011 population (1,396 residents).

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What is the pincode of Mahra?

In which district is Mahra located?

What is the population of Mahra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahra in?

What is the literacy rate in Mahra?

What is the sex ratio in Mahra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahra?

What is the LGD code of Mahra?

How big is Mahra compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Mahra on the mapमहरा

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 Mahra

What is the pincode of Mahra?

In which district is Mahra located?

What is the population of Mahra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahra in?

What is the literacy rate in Mahra?

What is the sex ratio in Mahra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahra?

What is the LGD code of Mahra?

How big is Mahra compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Mahra — 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 Mahra

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