Motipur village, Kurtha block | Pincode 804421

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PUNAM KUMARI

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LGD code: 260859
Pincode: 804421
Post office: Kurtha
Population: 1,226
Households: 204
Literacy rate: 64.5%
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 332
Distance to district centre: 77 km
Distance to mandal centre: 33 km
Distance to Patna: 117 km
Distance to Kolkata: 449 km
Nearest railway station: Mandan Mishra Halt · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Motipur compares

By population, Motipur ranks #33 of 72 villages in Kurtha mandal.

Literacy rate

64.5%

+12.7% vs mandal average

Motipur: 64.5%
Kurtha mandal: 51.8%
Arwal district: 55.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,033

+108 vs mandal average

Motipur: 1,033
Kurtha mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

6.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Motipur: 6.0
Kurtha mandal: 5.9

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

Motipur at a glance

Motipur is a village of 1,226 people in 204 households (Census 2011) in Kurtha block, Arwal district, Bihar, the 33rd-largest of 72 villages in Kurtha block. Literacy is 65%, 13 points above the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 1,033 women per 1,000 men. It lies 77 km from the Arwal district centre, 10 km from Baghant, the nearest town, 15 km from Mandan Mishra Halt railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 804421, served by Kurtha post office; the LGD village code is 260859. The nearest hospital or health centre is SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur, 4 km away. The sarpanch is PUNAM KUMARI, and the village votes in Hasanpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Raj Kumar Ray. The population is estimated at 1,445 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Motipur · this village	1,226	65%	—
Motipur · Tajpur	—	—	0 km N
Mominpur · Madhubani	3,941	41%	0 km N
Motipur · Pach Deuri	1,386	56%	0 km N
Motipur · Alinagar	6,536	38%	0 km N
Motipur · Naubatpur	—	—	0 km N
Motipur · Tajpur	7,294	62%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Motipur

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: 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: Yes
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: ARWAL
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 24
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PINJRAWAN
Total area (ha): 94
Irrigated area (ha): 42.37
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Motipur

LGD code: 260859
Pincode: 804421
Post office: Kurtha
Population (Census 2011): 1,226
Population (projected 2026): 1,445
Households: 204
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1033
Literacy rate: 64.5%
Coordinates: 26.08257°N, 86.17683°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hasanpur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Raj Kumar Ray
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUNAM KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Kurtha

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 Arwal district level

Then & Now

Motipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,226

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,445

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

204

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

241

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: 1,226Census 2011
Households: 204Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2412026 projection
Active job cards: 84,840MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 42,235MGNREGA · 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: 815NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 43.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 89.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.9%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 · Arwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Arwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Arwal 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 Motipur

Mandal centre

Kurtha · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 9 min by car · 1 h 22 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Arwal · ≈ 77 km

≈ 2 h 38 min by car · 3 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,553 people

Baghant · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna117 kmcapital
Kolkata449 km
Delhi929 km
Hyderabad1251 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMandan Mishra Halt15 km
Hospital / PHCSubDivisional Hospital, Benipur4 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank4 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump12 km
Collegeश्री रामसुंदर संस्कृत विश्वविद्या प्रतिष्ठान2 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station18 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Motipur

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

🛕Jagdamba DhamTemple3.1 km ↗
🛕Mahadev TempleTemple4.0 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Motipur

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

🏫Govt Primary School MotipurSchool<1 km ↗
🏫Prathmik Vidyalaya Belon(Baghhi Tol)School1.5 km ↗
🎓श्री रामसुंदर संस्कृत विश्वविद्या प्रतिष्ठानCollege2.3 km ↗
🏫राजकीय कृत मध्य विद्यालय रमौलीSchool2.7 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School(Girls) BaigniSchool3.7 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School Mahva Tol BenipurSchool3.8 km ↗
🏫Govt Primary School Boys BaigniSchool3.9 km ↗
🎓पूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालयCollege3.9 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Arwal & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION2 days ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News3 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview3 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com4 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Motipur

What is the pincode of Motipur?

The pincode of Motipur, Kurtha block, Arwal district, Bihar is 804421. The post office is Kurtha.

Which post office delivers to Motipur?

Mail for Motipur is delivered through Kurtha post office, pincode 804421, in Kurtha block, Arwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Motipur located?

Motipur is a village in Kurtha block of Arwal district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Motipur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Motipur village has a population of 1,226 across 204 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Motipur?

The current sarpanch of Motipur gram panchayat is PUNAM KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Motipur in?

Motipur falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Motipur in?

Motipur falls under the Hasanpur assembly constituency (AC #140) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Motipur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Motipur village is 64.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Motipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Motipur village is 1033 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Motipur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Motipur, 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 Motipur from Arwal district centre?

Motipur is approximately 77 km (straight-line) from the centre of Arwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Motipur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Motipur village is 260859.

Which is the nearest town to Motipur?

Baghant (population 10,553, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 10 km from Motipur in a straight line.

How big is Motipur compared to other villages in Kurtha block?

Motipur ranks 33 of 72 villages in Kurtha block by Census 2011 population (1,226 residents).

How far is Motipur from Patna?

Motipur is about 117 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 153 km.

How far is Motipur from Kolkata?

Motipur is about 449 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 583 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Motipur?

Mandan Mishra Halt is the nearest railway station to Motipur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Motipur?

SubDivisional Hospital, Benipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Motipur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Motipur?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Motipur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Motipur?

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

Who is the MLA of Motipur?

Motipur falls under Hasanpur assembly constituency (AC 140). The sitting MLA is Raj Kumar Ray (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Motipur?

Motipur is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

Which schools and colleges are near Motipur?

Within 5 km of Motipur: Govt Primary School Motipur (under 1 km), Prathmik Vidyalaya Belon(Baghhi Tol) (1.5 km), श्री रामसुंदर संस्कृत विश्वविद्या प्रतिष्ठान (2.3 km), राजकीय कृत मध्य विद्यालय रमौली (2.7 km) and 4 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Motipur in 2026?

Motipur is estimated at 1,445 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,226 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Motipur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Motipur?

PUNAM KUMARI is the sarpanch of Motipur gram panchayat, Kurtha block. See the sarpanch list of Kurtha 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)