Harpur village, Pandaul block | Pincode 847231

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Harpur is a village in Pandaul mandal, Madhubani district, Bihar with a population of 1,265 in 257 households and a literacy rate of 42%.

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LGD code: 220508
Pincode: 847231
Post office: Lohat
Population: 1,265
Households: 257
Literacy rate: 42%
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 351
Distance to district centre: 210 km
Distance to mandal centre: 181 km
Distance to Patna: 154 km
Distance to Kolkata: 623 km
Nearest railway station: Nunkhar · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Musehari bazar · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Harpur compares

By population, Harpur ranks #41 of 75 villages in Pandaul mandal.

Literacy rate

42.0%

−7.0% vs mandal average

Harpur: 42.0%
Pandaul mandal: 49.0%
Madhubani district: 48.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

891

−41 vs mandal average

Harpur: 891
Pandaul mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

4.9

Same as the mandal average

Harpur: 4.9
Pandaul mandal: 4.9

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

Harpur at a glance

Harpur is a village of 1,265 people in 257 households (Census 2011) in Pandaul block, Madhubani district, Bihar, the 41st-largest of 75 villages in Pandaul block. Literacy is 42%, 7 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 891 women per 1,000 men. It lies 210 km from the Madhubani district centre, 0 km from Harpur, the nearest town, 8 km from Nunkhar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 847231, served by Lohat post office; the LGD village code is 220508. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Musehari bazar, 10 km away. The village votes in Kalyanpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Maheshwar Hazari. The population is estimated at 1,491 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Harpur · this village	1,265	42%	—
Harpur · Bijaipur	744	53%	0 km N
Harpur · Gopalganj	0	—	0 km N
Harpur · Ramnagar	986	50%	0 km N
Harpur · Alauli	9,005	49%	0 km N
Harpur · Gaunaha	1,136	39%	0 km N
Harpur · Bagaha	482	57%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Harpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADHUBANI
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Harpur
Total area (ha): 54.93
Irrigated area (ha): 8.24
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Harpur

LGD code: 220508
Pincode: 847231
Post office: Lohat
Population (Census 2011): 1,265
Population (projected 2026): 1,491
Households: 257
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 891
Literacy rate: 42.0%
Coordinates: 26.46811°N, 83.94260°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalyanpur
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maheshwar Hazari
Block / Mandal: Pandaul

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

Harpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,265

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,491

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

257

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

303

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: 1,265Census 2011
Households: 257Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3032026 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Harpur

Mandal centre

Pandaul · ≈ 181 km

≈ 6 h 13 min by car · 7 h 22 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Madhubani · ≈ 210 km

≈ 7 h 10 min by car · 8 h 31 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,957 people

Harpur · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna154 kmcapital
Kolkata623 km
Delhi705 km
Hyderabad1156 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNunkhar8 km
Bus stopBus Station (UPSRTC)17 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Musehari bazar10 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum34 km
Collegebaba Raghav das Inter college16 km
Police stationUbhaon Police Station38 km

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today17h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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Quick answers

People often ask about Harpur

What is the pincode of Harpur?

The pincode of Harpur, Pandaul block, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847231. The post office is Lohat.

Which post office delivers to Harpur?

Mail for Harpur is delivered through Lohat post office, pincode 847231, in Pandaul block, Madhubani district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Harpur located?

Harpur is a village in Pandaul block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Harpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Harpur village has a population of 1,265 across 257 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Harpur in?

Harpur falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Harpur in?

Harpur falls under the Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC #131) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Harpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Harpur village is 42.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Harpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Harpur village is 891 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Harpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Harpur, 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 Harpur from Madhubani district centre?

Harpur is approximately 210 km (straight-line) from the centre of Madhubani district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Harpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Harpur village is 220508.

Which is the nearest town to Harpur?

Harpur (population 17,957, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Harpur in a straight line.

How big is Harpur compared to other villages in Pandaul block?

Harpur ranks 41 of 75 villages in Pandaul block by Census 2011 population (1,265 residents).

How far is Harpur from Patna?

Harpur is about 154 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 200 km.

How far is Harpur from Kolkata?

Harpur is about 623 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 809 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Harpur?

Nunkhar is the nearest railway station to Harpur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Harpur?

Bus Station (UPSRTC) is the nearest bus stop to Harpur, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harpur?

Government Hospital, Musehari bazar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harpur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Harpur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Harpur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Harpur?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Harpur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Who is the MLA of Harpur?

Harpur falls under Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC 131). The sitting MLA is Maheshwar Hazari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Harpur?

Harpur is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Harpur in 2026?

Harpur is estimated at 1,491 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,265 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Harpur in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)