Behra

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Gayatri Devi

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LGD code: 355226
Pincode: 814149
Population: 434
Households: 73
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 132
Distance to district centre: 129 km
Distance to mandal centre: 130 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Behra compares

By population, Behra ranks #144 of 390 villages in Sarath mandal.

Literacy rate

48.2%

−3.3% vs mandal average

Behra: 48.2%
Sarath mandal: 51.5%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

938

+8 vs mandal average

Behra: 938
Sarath mandal: 930

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.2 vs mandal average

Behra: 5.9
Sarath mandal: 5.7

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

Key facts — Behra

LGD code: 355226
Pincode: 814149
Population (Census 2011): 434
Population (projected 2026): 512
Households: 73
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 938
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Coordinates: 25.17245°N, 87.71644°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dumka
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basant Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Gayatri Devi
Block / Mandal: Sarath

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 Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Behra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

434

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

512

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

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: 434Census 2011
Households: 73Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5122026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 86

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 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar 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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Getting there

How to reach Behra

Mandal centre

Sarath · ≈ 130 km

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District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 129 km

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Nearest town · 20,287 people

Hardi · ≈ 1.9 km

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What is the pincode of Behra?

The pincode of Behra, Sarath mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814149.

In which district is Behra located?

Behra is a village in Sarath mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Behra village has a population of 434 across 73 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

The current sarpanch of Behra gram panchayat is Gayatri Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Dumka assembly constituency (AC #10) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Behra village is 48.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Behra village is 938 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Behra, 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 Behra from Deoghar district centre?

Behra is approximately 129 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Behra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Behra village is 355226.

Which is the nearest town to Behra?

Hardi (population 20,287, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Behra in a straight line.

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Sarath mandal?

Behra ranks 144 of 390 villages in Sarath mandal by Census 2011 population (434 residents).

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Behra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Behra

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What is the pincode of Behra?

In which district is Behra located?

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

How far is Behra from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Behra?

Which is the nearest town to Behra?

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Sarath mandal?

Behra on the map

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 Behra

What is the pincode of Behra?

In which district is Behra located?

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

How far is Behra from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Behra?

Which is the nearest town to Behra?

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Sarath mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Behra — 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

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