★ Revenue village · Rosera block · Samastipur ★

Bhiraha

Rosera block
Pincode 848216
Area 1,288 ha
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Bhiraha is a revenue village in Rosera block, Samastipur district, Bihar. It had a population of 20,000 in 4,337 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

20,000 souls. 4,337 homes.

Rosera block, Samastipur district, Bihar.

20,000
Population
4,337
Households
53.3%
Literacy
905
Sex ratio
1,288 ha
Total area
6,515
Workforce
LGD 237185Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Beetroot₹1,600Samastipur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,100Samastipur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Brinjal₹1,500Samastipur APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Samastipur district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Samastipur district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October). (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST; a sub-division warning that covers the whole state)

Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Fri, 30 OctRain 55 mm (96% chance)Wind 20 km/h, gusts 37 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 12 mm (73% chance)Wind 17 km/h, gusts 31 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 0 mm (6% chance)Wind 9 km/h, gusts 21 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Bhiraha?Bhiraha, in Samastipur district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October)" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST, valid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 67 mm of rain in total (peak day 55 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 20 km/h with gusts to 37 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Bhiraha.
  • What should people in Bhiraha do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.

Warning text as issued by IMD (bulletin); this card shows the official warning area, not damage at Bhiraha. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.

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Bhiraha is a village in Rosera block, Samastipur district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 20,000 people in 4,337 households, with a literacy rate of 53.3%. Its postal pincode is 848216.

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LGD village code237185
Census 2011 code237185
Pincode848216
BlockRosera · LGD 1300
DistrictSamastipur
StateBihar
Male / Female10,496 / 9,504 · Census 2011
Area1,288 ha
Development block
Rosera (रोसड़ा) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29

Gram panchayat

Parts of Bhiraha fall under these panchayats:

  • Bhiraha East (भिरहा पूर्वी)
  • Bhirha South (भिरहा दक्षिण)
  • Bhirha West (भिरहा पश्चिम)

Other villages in Bhiraha East, Bhirha South, Bhirha West

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bhiraha compares

By population, Bhiraha ranks #2 of 40 inhabited villages in Rosera block.

Literacy rate%
53.3%
−5.4% vs Rosera block average
Bhiraha
53.3%
Rosera block
58.7%
Samastipur district
61.1%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
905
−5 vs Rosera block average
Bhiraha
905
Rosera block
910
Samastipur district
911
Household sizepeople per home
4.6
−0.2 vs Rosera block average
Bhiraha
4.6
Rosera block
4.8
Samastipur district
5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Bhiraha had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 5 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Available
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Bhiraha at a glance

Bhiraha is a village of 20,000 people in 4,337 households (Census 2011) in Rosera block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 2nd of 40 inhabited villages in Rosera block by population. Literacy is 53.3%, 5.4 points below the block figure of 58.7%, and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848216; the LGD village code is 237185. The population is estimated at about 25,400 in 2026 (+27.1% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Bhiraha

LGD village code237185
Pincode848216
Population (Census 2011)20,000
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 25,400 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households4,337
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 5,510 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy53.3%
Sex ratio905 ♀/1000♂
Workers6,515
Block / BlockRosera
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Then & Now

Bhiraha — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
20,000
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 25,400
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
4,337
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 5,510
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
20,000Census 2011
Male / female
10,496 / 9,504
Households
4,337
People per home
4.6
Education
Literacy rate
53.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
6,515
Work participation
32.6%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Samastipur district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Samastipur district, not figures for Bhiraha.

Sex ratio at birth
890 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
54.3%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
95.7%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
48.8%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
71.4%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
60.5%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
83.4%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
44.0%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
98.6%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
36.1%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
19.0%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Samastipur district

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These are district-level figures for Samastipur district, not figures for Bhiraha.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Bhiraha on the map

The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Bhiraha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Bhiraha · 25.8630° N, 85.7810° E

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Essential services & places near Bhiraha

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Banks, ATMs & post offices578 in Samastipur district

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Hospitals & clinics119 in Samastipur district

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Schools & anganwadis6 in Samastipur district

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Colleges & universities10 in Samastipur district

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Police & fire stations2 in Samastipur district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Samastipur district

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Government offices6 in Samastipur district

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Temples7 in Samastipur district

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Other places of worship1 in Samastipur district

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Transport31 in Samastipur district

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Agriculture services3 in Samastipur district

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Community places3 in Samastipur district

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FAQ

People often ask about Bhiraha

  1. Where is Bhiraha located?

    Bhiraha is a village in Rosera block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Bhiraha in?

    Bhiraha is in Samastipur district of Bihar.

  3. What is the pincode of Bhiraha?

    The pincode of Bhiraha, Rosera, Samastipur is 848216.

  4. What is the population of Bhiraha?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bhiraha had a population of 20,000 (10,496 males and 9,504 females).

  5. How many households are there in Bhiraha?

    Bhiraha had 4,337 households at the 2011 Census.

  6. What is the area of Bhiraha?

    Bhiraha covers about 1,288 hectares.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Bhiraha?

    The literacy rate of Bhiraha was 53.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Bhiraha?

    Bhiraha had 905 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which development block is Bhiraha in?

    Bhiraha is in the Rosera (रोसड़ा) development block (Local Government Directory).

  10. What is the LGD code of Bhiraha?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhiraha is 237185 and its Census 2011 village code is 237185.

  11. Which villages are near Bhiraha?

    Villages near Bhiraha include Jitwarpur Chauth (within ~8 km), Ujiarpur (about 9.5 km), Morwa (about 12 km), Kerai (about 16 km), Chakwa (about 19 km).

  12. What is the population of Bhiraha in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bhiraha's Census 2011 population of 20,000 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 25,400 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  13. Who is the sarpanch of Bhiraha?

    The sarpanch of Bhiraha has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.

Long-term district average for October: 64.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Samastipur

Latest reports from markets in Samastipur district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Beetroot · BeetrootSamastipur APMC1,5001,8001,60028 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiSamastipur APMC1,0001,2001,10028 Oct 2026
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaSamastipur APMC1,4001,6001,50028 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonSamastipur APMC1,2001,6001,50028 Oct 2026
Onion · OnionSamastipur APMC3,0003,5003,20028 Oct 2026
Maize · Deshi RedSaidpurhat APMC2,3002,4502,40024 Oct 2026
Mustard · Big 100 KgSaidpurhat APMC6,1006,2506,20024 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortSaidpurhat APMC4,4504,5504,50024 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bhiraha's shops.

Nearby villages
Jitwarpur Chauthwithin ~8 km
Ujiarpurabout 9.5 km
Morwaabout 12 km
Keraiabout 16 km
Chakwaabout 19 km
Bans Dihabout 19 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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