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Dhupsanda

धुप्संदा
Dhuraiya block
Pincode 813110
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Dhupsanda is a revenue village in Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,959 in 522 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

2,959 souls. 522 homes.

Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar.

2,959
Population
522
Households
47.3%
Literacy
945
Sex ratio
LGD 241129Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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  • Brinjal₹5,000Amarpur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Dhupsanda is a village in Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,959 people in 522 households, with a literacy rate of 47.3%. It is administered by the Chalna gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 813110.

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LGD village code241129
Census 2011 code241129
Gram panchayatChalna · LGD 94163
Pincode813110
BlockDhuraiya · LGD 1348
DistrictBanka
StateBihar
Male / Female1,521 / 1,438 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U))
AssemblyDhauraiya · Manish Kumar (JD(U))

Gram panchayat

Dhupsanda is in the Chalna (चलना) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Dhupsanda compares

By population, Dhupsanda ranks #18 of 181 inhabited villages in Dhuraiya block.

Literacy rate%
47.3%
−10.9% vs Dhuraiya block average
Dhupsanda
47.3%
Dhuraiya block
58.2%
Banka district
57.6%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
945
+36 vs Dhuraiya block average
Dhupsanda
945
Dhuraiya block
909
Banka district
908
Household sizepeople per home
5.7
+0.1 vs Dhuraiya block average
Dhupsanda
5.7
Dhuraiya block
5.5
Banka district
5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Dhupsanda had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Dhupsanda at a glance

Dhupsanda is a village of 2,959 people in 522 households (Census 2011) in Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar, the 18th of 181 inhabited villages in Dhuraiya block by population. Literacy is 47.3%, 10.9 points below the block figure of 58.2%, and the sex ratio is 945 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 813110; the LGD village code is 241129.

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Key facts — Dhupsanda

LGD village code241129
Pincode813110
Population (Census 2011)2,959
Households522
Literacy47.3%
Sex ratio945 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockDhuraiya
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
2,959Census 2011
Male / female
1,521 / 1,438
Households
522
People per home
5.7
Education
Literacy rate
47.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Dhupsanda. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Dhupsanda · 24.8624° N, 87.0678° E

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≈ 24.86° N, 87.07° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyDhauraiya (SC) · Manish Kumar (JD(U)), MLA since 2025

Estimated: 92% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Government jobs near Dhupsanda

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Essential services & places near Dhupsanda

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Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district

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Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district

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Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district

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Transport17 in Banka district

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FAQ

People often ask about Dhupsanda

  1. Where is Dhupsanda located?

    Dhupsanda is a village in Dhuraiya block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Dhupsanda in?

    Dhupsanda is in Banka district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Dhupsanda belong to?

    Dhupsanda comes under the Chalna gram panchayat.

  4. How is Dhupsanda written in the local script?

    Dhupsanda is written धुप्संदा.

  5. What is the pincode of Dhupsanda?

    The pincode of Dhupsanda, Dhuraiya, Banka is 813110.

  6. What is the population of Dhupsanda?

    As per the 2011 Census, Dhupsanda had a population of 2,959 (1,521 males and 1,438 females).

  7. How many households are there in Dhupsanda?

    Dhupsanda had 522 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Dhupsanda?

    The literacy rate of Dhupsanda was 47.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Dhupsanda?

    Dhupsanda had 945 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhupsanda in?

    Dhupsanda is in the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Dhupsanda?

    Giridhari Yadav (Janata Dal (United)) won the Banka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dhupsanda, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Dhupsanda in?

    Dhupsanda is in the Dhauraiya assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Dhupsanda?

    Manish Kumar (Janata Dal (United)) won the Dhauraiya assembly seat, which includes Dhupsanda, in 2025.

  14. What is the LGD code of Dhupsanda?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhupsanda is 241129 and its Census 2011 village code is 241129.

  15. Which villages are near Dhupsanda?

    Villages near Dhupsanda include Kachmachia (within ~8 km), Bikrampur (within ~8 km), Panjwara (within ~8 km), Janukita (within ~8 km), Baijnathpur (within ~8 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 84.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Banka

Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Onion · MediumBarahat APMC5,0006,0005,50027 Oct 2026
Potato · JyotiAmarpur APMC1,5002,0001,80027 Oct 2026
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaAmarpur APMC4,5005,5005,00026 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortAmarpur APMC5,0006,0005,50026 Oct 2026
Potato · PotatoBarahat APMC1,2001,6001,40026 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiBarahat APMC2,0002,5002,20021 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiAmarpur APMC1,8002,2002,00016 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dhupsanda's shops.

Nearby villages
Kachmachiawithin ~8 km
Bikrampurwithin ~8 km
Panjwarawithin ~8 km
Janukitawithin ~8 km
Baijnathpurwithin ~8 km
Jasmatpurwithin ~8 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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