Godhanpur (गोधनपुर) — Jhanjharpur, Madhubani, Bihar

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LGD code: 220726
Pincode: 847403
Population: 5,090
Households: 1,140
Literacy rate: 44.1%
Sex ratio: 876 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,204

Key facts — Godhanpur

LGD code: 220726
Pincode: 847403
Population (Census 2011): 5,090
Population (projected 2026): 6,001
Households: 1,140
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 876
Literacy rate: 44.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Simri Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Block / Mandal: Jhanjharpur

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 Madhubani district level

Then & Now

Godhanpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,090

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,001

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,140

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,344

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: 5,090Census 2011
Households: 1,140Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 876 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,0012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,3442026 projection
Active job cards: 2,91,354MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,499MGNREGA · 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: 805NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.4%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 · Madhubani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madhubani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madhubani 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

Godhanpur on the mapगोधनपुर

Centred on Jhanjharpur mandal

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From the village

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May 2026

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Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

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Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

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What is the pincode of Godhanpur?

The pincode of Godhanpur, Jhanjharpur mandal, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847403.

In which district is Godhanpur located?

Godhanpur is a village in Jhanjharpur mandal of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Godhanpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Godhanpur village has a population of 5,090 across 1,140 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Godhanpur in?

Godhanpur falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Godhanpur in?

Godhanpur falls under the Simri Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #76) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Godhanpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Godhanpur village is 44.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Godhanpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Godhanpur village is 876 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Godhanpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Godhanpur, 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 Godhanpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Godhanpur village is 220726.

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