Lakri village, Barharia block | Pincode 841232

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Lakri is a village in Barharia mandal, Siwan district, Bihar. It has a population of 17,266 across 2,809 households with a literacy rate of 60.1%, making it one of the larger settlements in the area.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GUDDI DEVI

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LGD code: 231421
Pincode: 841232
Post office: Barhria
Population: 17,266
Households: 2,809
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,427
Distance to district centre: 66 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Patna: 99 km
Distance to Kolkata: 442 km
Nearest railway station: Rambhaddarpur · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr.Durgesh Clinic · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Lakri compares

By population, Lakri ranks #1 of 140 villages in Barharia mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

60.1%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Lakri: 60.1%
Barharia mandal: 57.0%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

−10 vs mandal average

Lakri: 947
Barharia mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

6.1

Same as the mandal average

Lakri: 6.1
Barharia mandal: 6.1

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

Lakri at a glance

Lakri is a village of 17,266 people in 2,809 households (Census 2011) in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar, the largest of 140 villages in Barharia block. Literacy is 60%, 3 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 947 women per 1,000 men. It lies 66 km from the Siwan district centre, 0 km from Baheri, the nearest town, 19 km from Rambhaddarpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 841232, served by Barhria post office; the LGD village code is 231421. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr.Durgesh Clinic, 6 km away. The sarpanch is GUDDI DEVI, and the village votes in Warisnagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manjarik Mrinal. The population is estimated at 20,357 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Lakri · this village	17,266	60%	—
Baheri · Kargahar	1,140	60%	0 km N
Baheri · Bhabua	890	56%	0 km N
Baheri · Baheri	21,872	50%	0 km N
Baheri · Baheri	—	—	0 km N
Baheri · Rampur	2,533	57%	0 km N
Baheri · Sheosagar	696	40%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Lakri

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Lakri
Total area (ha): 663
Irrigated area (ha): 405.1
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Lakri

LGD code: 231421
Pincode: 841232
Post office: Barhria
Population (Census 2011): 17,266
Population (projected 2026): 20,357
Households: 2,809
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Coordinates: 25.94326°N, 86.04660°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GUDDI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Barharia

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 Siwan district level

Then & Now

Lakri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

17,266

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

20,357

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,809

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,312

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: 17,266Census 2011
Households: 2,809Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 20,3572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,3122026 projection
Active job cards: 1,69,658MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 93,910MGNREGA · 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: 1,060NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.1%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 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan 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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Getting there

How to reach Lakri

Mandal centre

Barharia · ≈ 2.4 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Siwan · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 15 min by car · 2 h 40 min by bike

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Nearest town · 21,872 people

Baheri · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna99 kmcapital
Kolkata442 km
Delhi922 km
Hyderabad1231 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRambhaddarpur19 km
Hospital / PHCDr.Durgesh Clinic6 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank17 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump25 km
Collegeपूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालय20 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station30 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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

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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 Siwan & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com19h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi22h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Lakri

What is the pincode of Lakri?

The pincode of Lakri, Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar is 841232. The post office is Barhria.

Which post office delivers to Lakri?

Mail for Lakri is delivered through Barhria post office, pincode 841232, in Barharia block, Siwan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Lakri located?

Lakri is a village in Barharia block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Lakri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Lakri village has a population of 17,266 across 2,809 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Lakri?

The current sarpanch of Lakri gram panchayat is GUDDI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Lakri in?

Lakri falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Lakri in?

Lakri falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Lakri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Lakri village is 60.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Lakri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Lakri village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Lakri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Lakri, 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.

How far is Lakri from Siwan district centre?

Lakri is approximately 66 km (straight-line) from the centre of Siwan district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Lakri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Lakri village is 231421.

Which is the nearest town to Lakri?

Baheri (population 21,872, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Lakri in a straight line.

How big is Lakri compared to other villages in Barharia block?

Lakri ranks 1 of 140 villages in Barharia block by Census 2011 population (17,266 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

How far is Lakri from Patna?

Lakri is about 99 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 129 km.

How far is Lakri from Kolkata?

Lakri is about 442 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 575 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Lakri?

Rambhaddarpur is the nearest railway station to Lakri, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lakri?

Dr.Durgesh Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Lakri, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Lakri?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Lakri, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Lakri?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Lakri, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Lakri?

Lakri falls under Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC 132). The sitting MLA is Manjarik Mrinal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Lakri?

Lakri is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Lakri in 2026?

Lakri is estimated at 20,357 people in 2026, up about 18% from 17,266 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Lakri in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Lakri?

GUDDI DEVI is the sarpanch of Lakri gram panchayat, Barharia block. See the sarpanch list of Barharia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)