Motha (मोठा) — Karakat, Rohtas, Bihar

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ANJU DEVI

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LGD code: 251301
Pincode: 802214
Population: 5,420
Households: 865
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,296

Census 2011 · in context

How Motha compares

By population, Motha ranks #2 of 150 villages in Karakat mandal.

Literacy rate

63.8%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Motha: 63.8%
Karakat mandal: 61.6%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

−6 vs mandal average

Motha: 914
Karakat mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

6.3

−0.3 vs mandal average

Motha: 6.3
Karakat mandal: 6.6

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

Key facts — Motha

LGD code: 251301
Pincode: 802214
Population (Census 2011): 5,420
Population (projected 2026): 6,390
Households: 865
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Pataliputra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Paliganj
Member of Parliament: Misa Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sandeep Saurav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANJU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Karakat

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 Rohtas district level

Then & Now

Motha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,420

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,390

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

865

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,020

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: 5,420Census 2011
Households: 865Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,3902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,020

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

The pincode of Motha, Karakat mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar is 802214.

In which district is Motha located?

Motha is a village in Karakat mandal of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Motha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Motha village has a population of 5,420 across 865 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Motha?

The current sarpanch of Motha gram panchayat is ANJU DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motha in?

Motha falls under the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motha in?

Motha falls under the Paliganj assembly constituency (AC #190) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Motha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Motha village is 63.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Motha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Motha village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Motha, 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 Motha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Motha village is 251301.

How big is Motha compared to other villages in Karakat mandal?

Motha ranks 2 of 150 villages in Karakat mandal by Census 2011 population (5,420 residents).

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What is the pincode of Motha?

In which district is Motha located?

What is the population of Motha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Motha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motha in?

What is the literacy rate in Motha?

What is the sex ratio in Motha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motha?

What is the LGD code of Motha?

How big is Motha compared to other villages in Karakat mandal?

Motha on the mapमोठा

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 Motha

What is the pincode of Motha?

In which district is Motha located?

What is the population of Motha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Motha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motha in?

What is the literacy rate in Motha?

What is the sex ratio in Motha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motha?

What is the LGD code of Motha?

How big is Motha compared to other villages in Karakat mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Motha — 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 Motha

Open jobs in Motha