Majra village, Krityanand Nagar block | Pincode 854201

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUBI ARA

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LGD code: 223426
Pincode: 854201
Post office: Banaili
Population: 6,734
Households: 1,342
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,954

Census 2011 · in context

How Majra compares

By population, Majra ranks #11 of 84 villages in Krityanand Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

41.1%

−0.3% vs mandal average

Majra: 41.1%
Krityanand Nagar mandal: 41.4%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

+14 vs mandal average

Majra: 943
Krityanand Nagar mandal: 929

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Majra: 5.0
Krityanand Nagar mandal: 5.0

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

Majra at a glance

Majra is a village of 6,734 people in 1,342 households (Census 2011) in Krityanand Nagar block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 11th-largest of 84 villages in Krityanand Nagar block. Literacy is 41%, about the same as the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854201, served by Banaili post office; the LGD village code is 223426. The sarpanch is SUBI ARA, and the village votes in Keoti assembly constituency, represented by MLA Murari Mohan Jha. The population is estimated at 7,939 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Majra · this village	6,734	41%	—
Bhawanipur · Krityanand Nagar	2,274	42%	—
Bakhri Kol · Krityanand Nagar	2,124	35%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Majra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 7
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 4
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: 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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PURNIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Majra
Total area (ha): 1,278
Irrigated area (ha): 820.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Majra

LGD code: 223426
Pincode: 854201
Post office: Banaili
Population (Census 2011): 6,734
Population (projected 2026): 7,939
Households: 1,342
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 41.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhubani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keoti
Member of Parliament: Ashok Kumar Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Murari Mohan Jha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBI ARA
Block / Mandal: Krityanand Nagar

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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Majra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,734

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,939

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,342

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,582

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: 6,734Census 2011
Households: 1,342Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,9392026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,5822026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · 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: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%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 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia 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

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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 Purnia & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION2 days ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News3 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview3 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com4 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Majra

What is the pincode of Majra?

The pincode of Majra, Krityanand Nagar block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854201. The post office is Banaili.

Which post office delivers to Majra?

Mail for Majra is delivered through Banaili post office, pincode 854201, in Krityanand Nagar block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Majra located?

Majra is a village in Krityanand Nagar block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Majra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Majra village has a population of 6,734 across 1,342 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Majra?

The current sarpanch of Majra gram panchayat is SUBI ARA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Majra in?

Majra falls under the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Majra in?

Majra falls under the Keoti assembly constituency (AC #86) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Majra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Majra village is 41.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Majra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Majra village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Majra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Majra, 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 Majra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Majra village is 223426.

How big is Majra compared to other villages in Krityanand Nagar block?

Majra ranks 11 of 84 villages in Krityanand Nagar block by Census 2011 population (6,734 residents).

Who is the MLA of Majra?

Majra falls under Keoti assembly constituency (AC 86). The sitting MLA is Murari Mohan Jha (BJP).

Who is the MP for Majra?

Majra is in Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ashok Kumar Yadav (BJP).

What is the population of Majra in 2026?

Majra is estimated at 7,939 people in 2026, up about 18% from 6,734 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Majra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Majra?

SUBI ARA is the sarpanch of Majra gram panchayat, Krityanand Nagar block. See the sarpanch list of Krityanand Nagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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