Bhishunpur village, Kursakatta mandal, Araria | Pincode 854331

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VEENA DEVI

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LGD code: 221921
Pincode: 854331
Population: 980
Households: 179
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 495

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhishunpur compares

By population, Bhishunpur ranks #49 of 69 villages in Kursakatta mandal.

Literacy rate

39.7%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Bhishunpur: 39.7%
Kursakatta mandal: 45.7%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

892

−21 vs mandal average

Bhishunpur: 892
Kursakatta mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Bhishunpur: 5.5
Kursakatta mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Bhishunpur

LGD code: 221921
Pincode: 854331
Population (Census 2011): 980
Population (projected 2026): 1,155
Households: 179
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Supaul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Singheshwar
Member of Parliament: Dileshwar Kamait
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Rishi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VEENA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Kursakatta

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Bhishunpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

980

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,155

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

179

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

211

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: 980Census 2011
Households: 179Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1552026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 211

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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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What is the pincode of Bhishunpur?

The pincode of Bhishunpur, Kursakatta mandal, Araria district, Bihar is 854331.

In which district is Bhishunpur located?

Bhishunpur is a village in Kursakatta mandal of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bhishunpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhishunpur village has a population of 980 across 179 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhishunpur?

The current sarpanch of Bhishunpur gram panchayat is VEENA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhishunpur in?

Bhishunpur falls under the Supaul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhishunpur in?

Bhishunpur falls under the Singheshwar assembly constituency (AC #72) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhishunpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhishunpur village is 39.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhishunpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhishunpur village is 892 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhishunpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhishunpur, 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 Bhishunpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhishunpur village is 221921.

How big is Bhishunpur compared to other villages in Kursakatta mandal?

Bhishunpur ranks 49 of 69 villages in Kursakatta mandal by Census 2011 population (980 residents).

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What is the literacy rate in Bhishunpur?

What is the sex ratio in Bhishunpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhishunpur?

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How big is Bhishunpur compared to other villages in Kursakatta mandal?

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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 Bhishunpur

What is the pincode of Bhishunpur?

In which district is Bhishunpur located?

What is the population of Bhishunpur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bhishunpur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhishunpur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhishunpur in?

What is the literacy rate in Bhishunpur?

What is the sex ratio in Bhishunpur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhishunpur?

What is the LGD code of Bhishunpur?

How big is Bhishunpur compared to other villages in Kursakatta mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bhishunpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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