Rup Chhap
Rup Chhap is a revenue village in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 775 in 142 households (Census 2011).
775 souls. 142 homes.
Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar.
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Rup Chhap today
- Apple₹8,860Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹5,120Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,850Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
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Rup Chhap is a village in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 775 people in 142 households, with a literacy rate of 70.9%. It is administered by the Durg Mathihaniya gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841501.
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Gram panchayat
Rup Chhap is in the Durg Mathihaniya (दुर्ग मटिहनिया) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Durg Mathihaniya
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Rup Chhap compares
By population, Rup Chhap ranks #148 of 216 inhabited villages in Kuchaikote block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Rup Chhap 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 Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Rup Chhap at a glance
Rup Chhap is a village of 775 people in 142 households (Census 2011) in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 148th of 216 inhabited villages in Kuchaikote block by population. Literacy is 70.9%, 4.0 points above the block figure of 66.9%, and the sex ratio is 1,061 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841501; the LGD village code is 230428.
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Key facts — Rup Chhap
Villages sharing pincode 841501
Other villages in Kuchaikote block
View all 222 →- Khajuri
- Kuchai Kote
- Sirsia
- Sasamusa
- Baliwan Sagar
- Sangwa Dih
- Rampur Madho
- Khem Matihanian
- Matihanian Kalan
- Jalalpur
- Tola Sipahiya
- Matihanian Tewari
- Matihani Binod
- Belthari
- Semra
- Rampur Kharea
- Barhara
- Durg Matihanian
- Salehpur
- Mahuanwa
- Purkhas
- Bishambharpur
- Baghauch
- Lachhpur
- Shampur
- Amwa Bijaypur
- Chailwa
- Ghatimpur
- Sonahula Chandra Bhan
- Baliwan Raemel
- Mathia Hata
- Bankata
Population, education & work
- Population
- 775Census 2011
- Male / female
- 376 / 399
- Households
- 142
- People per home
- 5.5
- Literacy rate
- 70.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Rup Chhap on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Rup Chhap. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Rup Chhap · 26.5586° N, 84.3286° E
Electoral profile
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From Gopalganj district
- National Youth Festival-2026
District Administration, Gopalganj · 14 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Rup Chhap
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Banks, ATMs & post offices314 in Gopalganj district
Post office
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Post office
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Post office
Hospitals & clinics190 in Gopalganj district
Hospital
Kuchaikote
Primary / community health centre
Uchkagaon
Temples1 in Gopalganj district
Mosques1 in Gopalganj district
Transport20 in Gopalganj district
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Railway station
Community places1 in Gopalganj district
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People often ask about Rup Chhap
Where is Rup Chhap located?
Rup Chhap is a village in Kuchaikote block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Rup Chhap in?
Rup Chhap is in Gopalganj district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Rup Chhap belong to?
Rup Chhap comes under the Durg Mathihaniya gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rup Chhap?
The pincode of Rup Chhap, Kuchaikote, Gopalganj is 841501.
What is the population of Rup Chhap?
As per the 2011 Census, Rup Chhap had a population of 775 (376 males and 399 females).
How many households are there in Rup Chhap?
Rup Chhap had 142 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Rup Chhap?
The literacy rate of Rup Chhap was 70.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Rup Chhap?
Rup Chhap had 1,061 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rup Chhap in?
Rup Chhap is in the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Rup Chhap?
Dr. Alok Kumar Suman (Janata Dal (United)) won the Gopalganj Lok Sabha seat, which includes Rup Chhap, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Rup Chhap in?
Rup Chhap is in the Kuchaikote assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Rup Chhap?
Amrendra Kumar Pandey (Janata Dal (United)) won the Kuchaikote assembly seat, which includes Rup Chhap, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Rup Chhap?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rup Chhap is 230428 and its Census 2011 village code is 230428.
Which villages are near Rup Chhap?
Villages near Rup Chhap include Kuchai Kote (within ~15 km), Thawe (about 15 km), Dhuria Emiliya (about 22 km), Nautan (about 23 km), Manjha (about 24 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.
- 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)
What do you need to find near Rup Chhap?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 55.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Gopalganj district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 17 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Gopalganj. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Gopalganj APMC | 8,860 | 8,860 | 8,860 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Gopalganj APMC | 5,120 | 5,120 | 5,120 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Pusa-Red | Gopalganj APMC | 4,850 | 4,850 | 4,850 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Red gram split/Arhar dal/Tur dal · Arhar Dal(Tur) | Gopalganj APMC | 12,570 | 12,570 | 12,570 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Gopalganj APMC | 3,950 | 3,950 | 3,950 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Badshah | Gopalganj APMC | 980 | 980 | 980 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Gopalganj APMC | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Gopalganj APMC | 7,520 | 7,520 | 7,520 | 14 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 Rup Chhap's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- 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).
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Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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