Rajapur village, Birpur block | Pincode 851127

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Bihar

Ramlila through the nine nights and the burning of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna effigies on Dussehra evening. Kullu Dussehra in Himachal begins on Vijayadashami and runs a week, with village deities carried to Dhalpur maidan.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEEPAK KUMAR

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LGD code: 238070
Pincode: 851127
Post office: Manjhaul
Population: 392
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 33.2%
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 91

Census 2011 · in context

How Rajapur compares

By population, Rajapur ranks #21 of 36 villages in Birpur mandal.

Literacy rate

33.2%

−15.0% vs mandal average

Rajapur: 33.2%
Birpur mandal: 48.2%
Begusarai district: 52.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

903

+15 vs mandal average

Rajapur: 903
Birpur mandal: 888

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.7 vs mandal average

Rajapur: 5.9
Birpur mandal: 5.2

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

Rajapur at a glance

Rajapur is a village of 392 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Birpur block, Begusarai district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 36 villages in Birpur block. Literacy is 33%, 15 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 903 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 851127, served by Manjhaul post office; the LGD village code is 238070. The sarpanch is DEEPAK KUMAR, and the village votes in Raja Pakar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahendra Ram. The population is estimated at 462 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Rajapur · this village	392	33%	—
Bhawanandpur · Birpur	9,313	45%	—
Panapur · Birpur	2,006	47%	—
Arazi Panapur · Birpur	939	37%	—
Rajapur · Birpur	875	51%	—
Sikrahula · Birpur	831	58%	—
Rajapur · Birpur	247	40%	—

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Key facts — Rajapur

LGD code: 238070
Pincode: 851127
Post office: Manjhaul
Population (Census 2011): 392
Population (projected 2026): 462
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 903
Literacy rate: 33.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Raja Pakar
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahendra Ram
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEEPAK KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Birpur

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 Begusarai district level

Then & Now

Rajapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

392

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

462

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

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: 392Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 33.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4622026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 792026 projection
Active job cards: 1,80,092MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 75,925MGNREGA · 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: 1,058NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.9%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 · Begusarai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Begusarai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Begusarai 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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Nepal floods: A Bihar village grapples with loss and crushing debt
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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION4 days ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi4 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Rajapur

What is the pincode of Rajapur?

The pincode of Rajapur, Birpur block, Begusarai district, Bihar is 851127. The post office is Manjhaul.

Which post office delivers to Rajapur?

Mail for Rajapur is delivered through Manjhaul post office, pincode 851127, in Birpur block, Begusarai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rajapur located?

Rajapur is a village in Birpur block of Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Rajapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rajapur village has a population of 392 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Rajapur?

The current sarpanch of Rajapur gram panchayat is DEEPAK KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rajapur in?

Rajapur falls under the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rajapur in?

Rajapur falls under the Raja Pakar assembly constituency (AC #127) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rajapur village is 33.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Rajapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rajapur village is 903 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rajapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rajapur, 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 Rajapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rajapur village is 238070.

How big is Rajapur compared to other villages in Birpur block?

Rajapur ranks 21 of 36 villages in Birpur block by Census 2011 population (392 residents).

Who is the MLA of Rajapur?

Rajapur falls under Raja Pakar assembly constituency (AC 127). The sitting MLA is Mahendra Ram (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Rajapur?

Rajapur is in Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chirag Paswan (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Rajapur in 2026?

Rajapur is estimated at 462 people in 2026, up about 18% from 392 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rajapur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Rajapur?

DEEPAK KUMAR is the sarpanch of Rajapur gram panchayat, Birpur block. See the sarpanch list of Birpur 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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People often ask about Rajapur

What is the pincode of Rajapur?

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In which district is Rajapur located?

What is the population of Rajapur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Rajapur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rajapur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rajapur in?

What is the literacy rate in Rajapur?

What is the sex ratio in Rajapur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rajapur?

What is the LGD code of Rajapur?

How big is Rajapur compared to other villages in Birpur block?

Who is the MLA of Rajapur?

Who is the MP for Rajapur?

What is the population of Rajapur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Rajapur in?

Who is the sarpanch of Rajapur?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Rajapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Rajapur on the mapराजापुर

Latest posts

Nepal floods: A Bihar village grapples with loss and crushing debt

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

Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Notable persons of Rajapur

Open jobs in Rajapur

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Bhai Dooj

Sama Chakeva

Children's Day

News from Begusarai & Bihar