Shampur village, Kuchaikote block | Pincode 841503

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANJU KUMARI DEVI

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LGD code: 230440
Pincode: 841503
Post office: Nechwajalapur
Population: 2,948
Households: 496
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 649

Census 2011 · in context

How Shampur compares

By population, Shampur ranks #25 of 222 villages in Kuchaikote mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

−1.5% vs mandal average

Shampur: 53.6%
Kuchaikote mandal: 55.1%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,021

+17 vs mandal average

Shampur: 1,021
Kuchaikote mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Shampur: 5.9
Kuchaikote mandal: 6.2

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

Shampur at a glance

Shampur is a village of 2,948 people in 496 households (Census 2011) in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 25th-largest of 222 villages in Kuchaikote block. Literacy is 54%, 2 points below the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,021 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841503, served by Nechwajalapur post office; the LGD village code is 230440. The sarpanch is SANJU KUMARI DEVI, and the village votes in Lalganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sanjay Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 3,476 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shampur · this village	2,948	54%	—
Rampur Daud · Kuchaikote	2,441	62%	—
Bakhri · Kuchaikote	2,071	54%	—
Banian Chhapra · Kuchaikote	1,631	45%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shampur

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): 6
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GOPALGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bakhri
Total area (ha): 249.1
Irrigated area (ha): 127.56
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Shampur

LGD code: 230440
Pincode: 841503
Post office: Nechwajalapur
Population (Census 2011): 2,948
Population (projected 2026): 3,476
Households: 496
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1021
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lalganj
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANJU KUMARI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Kuchaikote

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 Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Shampur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,948

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,476

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

496

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

585

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: 2,948Census 2011
Households: 496Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1021 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5852026 projection
Active job cards: 1,25,511MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 67,029MGNREGA · 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: 943NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.8%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 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj 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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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com16h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Shampur

What is the pincode of Shampur?

The pincode of Shampur, Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841503. The post office is Nechwajalapur.

Which post office delivers to Shampur?

Mail for Shampur is delivered through Nechwajalapur post office, pincode 841503, in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shampur located?

Shampur is a village in Kuchaikote block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Shampur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shampur village has a population of 2,948 across 496 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

The current sarpanch of Shampur gram panchayat is SANJU KUMARI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shampur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shampur in?

Shampur falls under the Lalganj assembly constituency (AC #124) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Shampur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shampur village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Shampur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shampur village is 1021 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shampur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shampur, 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 Shampur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shampur village is 230440.

How big is Shampur compared to other villages in Kuchaikote block?

Shampur ranks 25 of 222 villages in Kuchaikote block by Census 2011 population (2,948 residents).

Who is the MLA of Shampur?

Shampur falls under Lalganj assembly constituency (AC 124). The sitting MLA is Sanjay Kumar Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Shampur?

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

What is the population of Shampur in 2026?

Shampur is estimated at 3,476 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,948 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shampur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

SANJU KUMARI DEVI is the sarpanch of Shampur gram panchayat, Kuchaikote block. See the sarpanch list of Kuchaikote 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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