Dipaul village, Forbesganj block | Pincode 854318

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LGD code: 221641
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population: 1,424
Households: 282
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 448

Census 2011 · in context

How Dipaul compares

By population, Dipaul ranks #72 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

47.8%

+6.2% vs mandal average

Dipaul: 47.8%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

884

−35 vs mandal average

Dipaul: 884
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Dipaul: 5.0
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

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

Dipaul at a glance

Dipaul is a village of 1,424 people in 282 households (Census 2011) in Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 72nd-largest of 108 villages in Forbesganj block. Literacy is 48%, 6 points above the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 884 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854318, served by Forbesganj post office; the LGD village code is 221641. The village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 1,679 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dipaul

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: FARBISGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Amauna
Total area (ha): 155.8
Irrigated area (ha): 36.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dipaul

LGD code: 221641
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population (Census 2011): 1,424
Population (projected 2026): 1,679
Households: 282
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 884
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Dipaul — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,424

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,679

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

332

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: 1,424Census 2011
Households: 282Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3322026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · 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: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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People often ask about Dipaul

What is the pincode of Dipaul?

The pincode of Dipaul, Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854318. The post office is Forbesganj.

Which post office delivers to Dipaul?

Mail for Dipaul is delivered through Forbesganj post office, pincode 854318, in Forbesganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dipaul located?

Dipaul is a village in Forbesganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dipaul as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dipaul village has a population of 1,424 across 282 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dipaul in?

Dipaul falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dipaul in?

Dipaul falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dipaul?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dipaul village is 47.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Dipaul?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dipaul village is 884 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dipaul?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dipaul, 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 Dipaul?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dipaul village is 221641.

How big is Dipaul compared to other villages in Forbesganj block?

Dipaul ranks 72 of 108 villages in Forbesganj block by Census 2011 population (1,424 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dipaul?

Dipaul falls under Phulparas assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Sheela Kumari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Dipaul?

Dipaul is in Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)).

What is the population of Dipaul in 2026?

Dipaul is estimated at 1,679 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,424 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dipaul in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Dipaul in Araria 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
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