Gopalpur village, Forbesganj block | Pincode 854318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ASHA DEVI

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LGD code: 221600
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population: 1,846
Households: 351
Literacy rate: 43.5%
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 674

Census 2011 · in context

How Gopalpur compares

By population, Gopalpur ranks #61 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

43.5%

+1.9% vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 43.5%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

923

+4 vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 923
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 5.3
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

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

Gopalpur at a glance

Gopalpur is a village of 1,846 people in 351 households (Census 2011) in Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 61st-largest of 108 villages in Forbesganj block. Literacy is 44%, 2 points above the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854318, served by Forbesganj post office; the LGD village code is 221600. The sarpanch is ASHA DEVI, and the village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 2,176 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gopalpur · this village	1,846	44%	—
Majhua · Forbesganj	5,787	53%	—
Potri · Forbesganj	1,268	62%	—
Dumaria · Forbesganj	841	41%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gopalpur

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): 4
Power hours (winter): 6
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: FARBISGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Majhua
Total area (ha): 214
Irrigated area (ha): 27.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Gopalpur

LGD code: 221600
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population (Census 2011): 1,846
Population (projected 2026): 2,176
Households: 351
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 923
Literacy rate: 43.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHA DEVI
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

Gopalpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,846

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,176

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

351

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

414

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: 1,846Census 2011
Households: 351Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4142026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Forbesganj mandal

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What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

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

Which post office delivers to Gopalpur?

Mail for Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur located?

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

What is the population of Gopalpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village has a population of 1,846 across 351 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gopalpur?

The current sarpanch of Gopalpur gram panchayat is ASHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gopalpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gopalpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gopalpur village is 43.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Gopalpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gopalpur village is 923 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gopalpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gopalpur, 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 Gopalpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gopalpur village is 221600.

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

Gopalpur ranks 61 of 108 villages in Forbesganj block by Census 2011 population (1,846 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gopalpur?

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

Who is the MP for Gopalpur?

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

What is the population of Gopalpur in 2026?

Gopalpur is estimated at 2,176 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,846 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gopalpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Gopalpur?

ASHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Gopalpur gram panchayat, Forbesganj block. See the sarpanch list of Forbesganj block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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