Sihpur village, Narayanpur block | Pincode 853203

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Sihpur is a village in Narayanpur mandal, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, with a population of 19,700 across 3,816 households and a literacy rate of 57.8%. Located at 24.911°N, 88.086°E, the village is served by PIN code 853203.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

shanti devi

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LGD code: 238848
Pincode: 853203
Post office: Narayanpur (Bhagalpur)
Population: 19,700
Households: 3,816
Literacy rate: 57.8%
Sex ratio: 871 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,376
Distance to district centre: 129 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Patna: 306 km
Distance to Kolkata: 262 km
Nearest railway station: Jamirghata · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Narayanpur Rural Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sihpur compares

By population, Sihpur ranks #3 of 32 villages in Narayanpur mandal.

Literacy rate

57.8%

+10.0% vs mandal average

Sihpur: 57.8%
Narayanpur mandal: 47.8%
Bhagalpur district: 51.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

871

+3 vs mandal average

Sihpur: 871
Narayanpur mandal: 868

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Sihpur: 5.2
Narayanpur mandal: 5.5

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

Sihpur at a glance

Sihpur is a village of 19,700 people in 3,816 households (Census 2011) in Narayanpur block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, the 3rd-largest of 32 villages in Narayanpur block. Literacy is 58%, 10 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 871 women per 1,000 men. It lies 129 km from the Bhagalpur district centre, 5 km from Paharpur, the nearest town, 2 km from Jamirghata railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 853203, served by Narayanpur (Bhagalpur) post office; the LGD village code is 238848. The nearest hospital or health centre is Narayanpur Rural Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is shanti devi. The population is estimated at 23,226 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sihpur · this village	19,700	58%	—
Sujapur · Sultanganj	0	—	0 km N
Sultanpur · Ratua - II	6,778	48%	0 km N
Shahpur · Narayanpur	582	16%	0 km N
Rajapur · Ratua - II	6,143	40%	0 km N
Sujapur · Nathnagar	582	9%	0 km N
Sujapur · Barari	9,125	38%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sihpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NAUGACHHIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sihpur
Total area (ha): 485
Irrigated area (ha): 283
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Sihpur

LGD code: 238848
Pincode: 853203
Post office: Narayanpur (Bhagalpur)
Population (Census 2011): 19,700
Population (projected 2026): 23,226
Households: 3,816
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 871
Literacy rate: 57.8%
Coordinates: 24.91089°N, 88.08587°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: shanti devi
Block / Mandal: Narayanpur

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 Bhagalpur district level

Then & Now

Sihpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

19,700

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

23,226

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,816

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,499

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: 19,700Census 2011
Households: 3,816Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 871 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 23,2262026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,4992026 projection
Active job cards: 1,89,299MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 97,776MGNREGA · 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: 879NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.0%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 · Bhagalpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhagalpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhagalpur 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 Sihpur

Mandal centre

Narayanpur · ≈ 4.6 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bhagalpur · ≈ 129 km

≈ 4 h 25 min by car · 5 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,669 people

Paharpur · ≈ 4.6 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna306 kmcapital
Kolkata262 km
Delhi1155 km
Hyderabad1300 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJamirghata2 km
Hospital / PHCNarayanpur Rural Hospital6 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeD.N.C. College33 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Sihpur

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🛕Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu templeTemple4.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

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Sep

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Sep

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar

Reported by DD News.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Bhagalpur & Bihar

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
hindustantimes.com4h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts6h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD News15h ago
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today15h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wireyesterday
Chouhan to visit Bihar today to assess flood situation
The Times of Indiayesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sihpur

What is the pincode of Sihpur?

The pincode of Sihpur, Narayanpur block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar is 853203. The post office is Narayanpur (Bhagalpur).

Which post office delivers to Sihpur?

Mail for Sihpur is delivered through Narayanpur (Bhagalpur) post office, pincode 853203, in Narayanpur block, Bhagalpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sihpur located?

Sihpur is a village in Narayanpur block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sihpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sihpur village has a population of 19,700 across 3,816 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sihpur?

The current sarpanch of Sihpur gram panchayat is shanti devi.

What is the literacy rate in Sihpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sihpur village is 57.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Sihpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sihpur village is 871 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sihpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sihpur, 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 Sihpur from Bhagalpur district centre?

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

What is the LGD code of Sihpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sihpur village is 238848.

Which is the nearest town to Sihpur?

Paharpur (population 16,669, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Sihpur in a straight line.

How big is Sihpur compared to other villages in Narayanpur block?

Sihpur ranks 3 of 32 villages in Narayanpur block by Census 2011 population (19,700 residents).

How far is Sihpur from Patna?

Sihpur is about 306 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 398 km.

How far is Sihpur from Kolkata?

Sihpur is about 262 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 340 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sihpur?

Jamirghata is the nearest railway station to Sihpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sihpur?

Narayanpur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sihpur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sihpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Sihpur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

What is the population of Sihpur in 2026?

Sihpur is estimated at 23,226 people in 2026, up about 18% from 19,700 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sihpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Sihpur?

shanti devi is the sarpanch of Sihpur gram panchayat, Narayanpur block. See the sarpanch list of Narayanpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)