Petphorua (पेटफोरुआ) — Kochas, Rohtas, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Nirmala Kumari

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LGD code: 250686
Pincode: 821112
Population: 476
Households: 58
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Sex ratio: 845 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 128

Census 2011 · in context

How Petphorua compares

Literacy rate

58.8%

−3.1% vs mandal average

Petphorua: 58.8%
Kochas mandal: 61.9%
Rohtas district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

845

−71 vs mandal average

Petphorua: 845
Kochas mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

8.2

+1.4 vs mandal average

Petphorua: 8.2
Kochas mandal: 6.8

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

Key facts — Petphorua

LGD code: 250686
Pincode: 821112
Population (Census 2011): 476
Population (projected 2026): 561
Households: 58
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 845
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Pataliputra
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bikram
Member of Parliament: Misa Bharti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siddharth Saurav
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Nirmala Kumari
Block / Mandal: Kochas

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

Petphorua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

476

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

561

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

Households · 2026

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: 476Census 2011
Households: 58Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 845 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5612026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 68

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.

Boundary & surroundings

Petphorua on the mapपेटफोरुआ

Centred on Kochas mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Petphorua · Kochas mandal area

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Naubatpur RH
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What is the pincode of Petphorua?

The pincode of Petphorua, Kochas mandal, Rohtas district, Bihar is 821112.

In which district is Petphorua located?

Petphorua is a village in Kochas mandal of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Petphorua as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Petphorua village has a population of 476 across 58 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Petphorua?

The current sarpanch of Petphorua gram panchayat is Nirmala Kumari.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petphorua in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petphorua in?

Petphorua falls under the Bikram assembly constituency (AC #191) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Petphorua?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Petphorua village is 58.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Petphorua?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Petphorua village is 845 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Petphorua?

The nearest health facility to Petphorua is Naubatpur RH (~9.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petphorua?

12 schemes currently match residents of Petphorua, 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 Petphorua?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Petphorua village is 250686.

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How Petphorua compares

Key facts — Petphorua

Population, education, health & sanitation

Petphorua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Petphorua on the mapपेटफोरुआ

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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

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

Notable persons of Petphorua

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What is the pincode of Petphorua?

In which district is Petphorua located?

What is the population of Petphorua as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Petphorua?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petphorua in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petphorua in?

What is the literacy rate in Petphorua?

What is the sex ratio in Petphorua?

What is the nearest health centre to Petphorua?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petphorua?

What is the LGD code of Petphorua?

Petphorua on the mapपेटफोरुआ

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

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 Petphorua

What is the pincode of Petphorua?

In which district is Petphorua located?

What is the population of Petphorua as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Petphorua?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petphorua in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petphorua in?

What is the literacy rate in Petphorua?

What is the sex ratio in Petphorua?

What is the nearest health centre to Petphorua?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petphorua?

What is the LGD code of Petphorua?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Petphorua — 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 Petphorua

Open jobs in Petphorua