Benipur village, Kesaria block | Pincode 845424

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Benipur is a village in Kesaria mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. With a population of 3,673 across 662 households, it has a literacy rate of 48.4%. The village is located at 26.062°N, 86.144°E with PIN code 845424.

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LGD code: 218235
Pincode: 845424
Post office: Kesharia
Population: 3,673
Households: 662
Literacy rate: 48.4%
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,316
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 19 km
Distance to Patna: 113 km
Distance to Kolkata: 448 km
Nearest railway station: Biraul · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Benipur compares

By population, Benipur ranks #18 of 44 villages in Kesaria mandal.

Literacy rate

48.4%

+3.9% vs mandal average

Benipur: 48.4%
Kesaria mandal: 44.5%
Purbi Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

907

−2 vs mandal average

Benipur: 907
Kesaria mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.4 vs mandal average

Benipur: 5.5
Kesaria mandal: 5.9

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

Benipur at a glance

Benipur is a village of 3,673 people in 662 households (Census 2011) in Kesaria block, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, the 18th-largest of 44 villages in Kesaria block. Literacy is 48%, 4 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 907 women per 1,000 men. It lies 72 km from the Purbi Champaran district centre, 7 km from Haridih, the nearest town, 16 km from Biraul railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 845424, served by Kesharia post office; the LGD village code is 218235. The nearest hospital or health centre is SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur, <1 km away. The village votes in Bahadurpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Madan Sahni. The population is estimated at 4,330 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Benipur · this village	3,673	48%	—
Benipur · Kochas	0	—	0 km N
Benipur · Kurtha	1,613	64%	0 km N
Benipur · Jamalpur	—	—	0 km N
Benipur · Vaishali	999	42%	0 km N
Benipur · Rampur	0	—	0 km N
Benipur · Tikari	548	69%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Benipur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 2
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KESARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Khizirpura Benipur
Total area (ha): 186
Irrigated area (ha): 61.09
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Benipur

LGD code: 218235
Pincode: 845424
Post office: Kesharia
Population (Census 2011): 3,673
Population (projected 2026): 4,330
Households: 662
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 907
Literacy rate: 48.4%
Coordinates: 26.06234°N, 86.14400°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bahadurpur
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madan Sahni
Block / Mandal: Kesaria

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 Purbi Champaran district level

Then & Now

Benipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,673

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,330

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

662

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

780

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: 3,673Census 2011
Households: 662Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,3302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7802026 projection
Active job cards: 4,71,542MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,32,311MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Purbi Champaran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purbi Champaran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purbi Champaran 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 Benipur

Mandal centre

Kesaria · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purbi Champaran · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 27 min by car · 2 h 54 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 32,612 people

Haridih · ≈ 7.1 km

≈ 14 min by car · 17 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna113 kmcapital
Kolkata448 km
Delhi927 km
Hyderabad1247 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBiraul16 km
Hospital / PHCSubDivisional Hospital, Benipur<1 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank<1 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump12 km
Collegeपूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालय5 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station19 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Benipur

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Jagdamba DhamTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Mahadev TempleTemple4.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Benipur

6 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Govt Primary School Mahva Tol BenipurSchool3.9 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School(Girls) BaigniSchool4.1 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School MotipurSchool4.3 km ↗
🏫Prathmik Vidyalaya Belon(Baghhi Tol)School4.6 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School Boys BaigniSchool4.6 km ↗
🎓पूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालयCollege4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Sep

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Sep

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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News from Purbi Champaran & Bihar

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times10h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.com15h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi22h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
ddnews.gov.in22h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy23h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday

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People often ask about Benipur

What is the pincode of Benipur?

The pincode of Benipur, Kesaria block, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar is 845424. The post office is Kesharia.

Which post office delivers to Benipur?

Mail for Benipur is delivered through Kesharia post office, pincode 845424, in Kesaria block, Purbi Champaran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Benipur located?

Benipur is a village in Kesaria block of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Benipur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Benipur village has a population of 3,673 across 662 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benipur in?

Benipur falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benipur in?

Benipur falls under the Bahadurpur assembly constituency (AC #85) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Benipur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Benipur village is 48.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Benipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Benipur village is 907 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benipur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Benipur, 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 Benipur from Purbi Champaran district centre?

Benipur is approximately 72 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purbi Champaran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Benipur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Benipur village is 218235.

Which is the nearest town to Benipur?

Haridih (population 32,612, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Benipur in a straight line.

How big is Benipur compared to other villages in Kesaria block?

Benipur ranks 18 of 44 villages in Kesaria block by Census 2011 population (3,673 residents).

How far is Benipur from Patna?

Benipur is about 113 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 147 km.

How far is Benipur from Kolkata?

Benipur is about 448 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 583 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Benipur?

Biraul is the nearest railway station to Benipur, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Benipur?

SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Benipur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Benipur?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Benipur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Benipur?

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

Who is the MLA of Benipur?

Benipur falls under Bahadurpur assembly constituency (AC 85). The sitting MLA is Madan Sahni (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Benipur?

Benipur is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Benipur?

Within 5 km of Benipur: Govt Primary School Mahva Tol Benipur (3.9 km), Govt Primary School(Girls) Baigni (4.1 km), Govt Primary School Motipur (4.3 km), Prathmik Vidyalaya Belon(Baghhi Tol) (4.6 km) and 2 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Benipur in 2026?

Benipur is estimated at 4,330 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,673 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Benipur in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Benipur in Purbi Champaran 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)