Khandhara (खंधरा) — Simri, Buxar, Bihar

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DEVANTI DEVI

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LGD code: 247800
Pincode: 802135
Population: 1,349
Households: 164
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Sex ratio: 825 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 239

Census 2011 · in context

How Khandhara compares

By population, Khandhara ranks #47 of 156 villages in Simri mandal.

Literacy rate

52.3%

−4.7% vs mandal average

Khandhara: 52.3%
Simri mandal: 57.0%
Buxar district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

825

−84 vs mandal average

Khandhara: 825
Simri mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

8.2

+1.4 vs mandal average

Khandhara: 8.2
Simri mandal: 6.8

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

Key facts — Khandhara

LGD code: 247800
Pincode: 802135
Population (Census 2011): 1,349
Population (projected 2026): 1,590
Households: 164
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 825
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mokama
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anant Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEVANTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Simri

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 Buxar district level

Then & Now

Khandhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,349

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,590

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

164

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

193

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: 1,349Census 2011
Households: 164Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 825 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 193

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

Khandhara on the mapखंधरा

Centred on Simri mandal

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What is the pincode of Khandhara?

The pincode of Khandhara, Simri mandal, Buxar district, Bihar is 802135.

In which district is Khandhara located?

Khandhara is a village in Simri mandal of Buxar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Khandhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khandhara village has a population of 1,349 across 164 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khandhara?

The current sarpanch of Khandhara gram panchayat is DEVANTI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khandhara in?

Khandhara falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khandhara in?

Khandhara falls under the Mokama assembly constituency (AC #178) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Khandhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khandhara village is 52.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Khandhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khandhara village is 825 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khandhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khandhara, 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 Khandhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khandhara village is 247800.

How big is Khandhara compared to other villages in Simri mandal?

Khandhara ranks 47 of 156 villages in Simri mandal by Census 2011 population (1,349 residents).

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What is the pincode of Khandhara?

In which district is Khandhara located?

What is the population of Khandhara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khandhara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khandhara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khandhara in?

What is the literacy rate in Khandhara?

What is the sex ratio in Khandhara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khandhara?

What is the LGD code of Khandhara?

How big is Khandhara compared to other villages in Simri mandal?

Khandhara on the mapखंधरा

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 Khandhara

What is the pincode of Khandhara?

In which district is Khandhara located?

What is the population of Khandhara as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Khandhara?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khandhara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khandhara in?

What is the literacy rate in Khandhara?

What is the sex ratio in Khandhara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khandhara?

What is the LGD code of Khandhara?

How big is Khandhara compared to other villages in Simri mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khandhara — 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 Khandhara

Open jobs in Khandhara