Puparia village, Kasba block | Pincode 854325

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SAMINA KHATOON

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LGD code: 223584
Pincode: 854325
Post office: Garhbanaili
Population: 515
Households: 102
Literacy rate: 34.2%
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 243

Census 2011 · in context

How Puparia compares

By population, Puparia ranks #54 of 61 villages in Kasba mandal.

Literacy rate

34.2%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Puparia: 34.2%
Kasba mandal: 36.1%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

907

−30 vs mandal average

Puparia: 907
Kasba mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Puparia: 5.0
Kasba mandal: 5.1

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

Puparia at a glance

Puparia is a village of 515 people in 102 households (Census 2011) in Kasba block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 54th-largest of 61 villages in Kasba block. Literacy is 34%, 2 points below the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 907 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854325, served by Garhbanaili post office; the LGD village code is 223584. The sarpanch is SAMINA KHATOON, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 607 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puparia · this village	515	34%	—
Sabdalpur · Kasba	6,875	35%	—
Fatehpur · Kasba	3,606	35%	—
Shikarpur · Kasba	2,506	40%	—
Deari · Kasba	1,571	27%	—
Alampur · Kasba	570	37%	—
Ujialpur Ghorghat · Kasba	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puparia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KASBA
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sabdalpur
Total area (ha): 309
Irrigated area (ha): 185.5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Puparia

LGD code: 223584
Pincode: 854325
Post office: Garhbanaili
Population (Census 2011): 515
Population (projected 2026): 607
Households: 102
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 907
Literacy rate: 34.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAMINA KHATOON
Block / Mandal: Kasba
Nearest railway station: Sarsi (3.7 km)

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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Puparia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

515

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

607

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

120

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: 515Census 2011
Households: 102Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6072026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1202026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · 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: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%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 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia 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

Puparia on the map

Centred on Kasba mandal

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Notable places near Puparia · Kasba mandal area

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Healthcare

Hospital
Sarsi
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Transport

Railway · station
Sarsi
📍 3.7 km awayOSM
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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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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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Ravi15h ago
American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
Hindustan Times20h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts22h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD Newsyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wireyesterday

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People often ask about Puparia

What is the pincode of Puparia?

The pincode of Puparia, Kasba block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854325. The post office is Garhbanaili.

Which post office delivers to Puparia?

Mail for Puparia is delivered through Garhbanaili post office, pincode 854325, in Kasba block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puparia located?

Puparia is a village in Kasba block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Puparia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puparia village has a population of 515 across 102 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Puparia?

The current sarpanch of Puparia gram panchayat is SAMINA KHATOON.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puparia in?

Puparia falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puparia in?

Puparia falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Puparia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puparia village is 34.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Puparia?

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

What is the nearest health centre to Puparia?

The nearest health facility to Puparia is Sarsi (~3.9 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Puparia?

The nearest railway station to Puparia is Sarsi (~3.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puparia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puparia, 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 Puparia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puparia village is 223584.

How big is Puparia compared to other villages in Kasba block?

Puparia ranks 54 of 61 villages in Kasba block by Census 2011 population (515 residents).

Who is the MLA of Puparia?

Puparia falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Puparia?

Puparia is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Puparia in 2026?

Puparia is estimated at 607 people in 2026, up about 18% from 515 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Puparia in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Puparia?

SAMINA KHATOON is the sarpanch of Puparia gram panchayat, Kasba block. See the sarpanch list of Kasba 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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