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Bara is a village in Chandwara mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand, with a population of 962 in 163 households. The literacy rate is 43.2%.

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pushpa devi

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LGD code: 350020
Pincode: 825409
Population: 962
Households: 163
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Sex ratio: 1096 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 449
Distance to district centre: 123 km
Distance to mandal centre: 133 km

Key facts — Bara

LGD code: 350020
Pincode: 825409
Population (Census 2011): 962
Population (projected 2026): 1,134
Households: 163
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1096
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Coordinates: 24.05685°N, 87.28174°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumri
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jairam Kumar Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pushpa devi
Block / Mandal: Chandwara
Nearest railway station: Chaudhribandh (131.4 km)

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 Koderma district level

Then & Now

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

962

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,134

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

163

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

192

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: 962Census 2011
Households: 163Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1096 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 192

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Koderma district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koderma district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koderma 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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Chaudhribandh
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Mandal centre

Chandwara · ≈ 133 km

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District centre

Koderma · ≈ 123 km

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May 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

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19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation (via Indianmasterminds). Read the full story at the source.

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What is the pincode of Bara?

The pincode of Bara, Chandwara mandal, Koderma district, Jharkhand is 825409.

In which district is Bara located?

Bara is a village in Chandwara mandal of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bara village has a population of 962 across 163 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

The current sarpanch of Bara gram panchayat is pushpa devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Bara falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

Bara falls under the Dumri assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bara village is 43.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bara village is 1096 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Bara?

The nearest railway station to Bara is Chaudhribandh (~131.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bara, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bara from Koderma district centre?

Bara is approximately 123 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koderma district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bara village is 350020.

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Key facts — Bara

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bara on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

How to reach Bara

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

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People often ask about Bara

What is the pincode of Bara?

In which district is Bara located?

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

What is the nearest railway station to Bara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

How far is Bara from Koderma district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bara?

Bara on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bara

What is the pincode of Bara?

In which district is Bara located?

What is the population of Bara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bara in?

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

What is the sex ratio in Bara?

What is the nearest railway station to Bara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bara?

How far is Bara from Koderma district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bara?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Bara

Open jobs in Bara