Bhawanipur village, Barari block | Pincode 854104

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Bhawanipur is a village in Barari mandal, Katihar district, Bihar with a population of 1,675 across 373 households. The literacy rate is 32.8% and the village is located at 25.647°N, 87.140°E.

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LGD code: 225553
Pincode: 854104
Post office: Gurubazar
Population: 1,675
Households: 373
Literacy rate: 32.8%
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 497
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Patna: 201 km
Distance to Kolkata: 364 km
Nearest railway station: Raghubans Nagar · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SDH Dhamdaha · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhawanipur compares

By population, Bhawanipur ranks #33 of 88 villages in Barari mandal.

Literacy rate

32.8%

−6.8% vs mandal average

Bhawanipur: 32.8%
Barari mandal: 39.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

865

−40 vs mandal average

Bhawanipur: 865
Barari mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.8 vs mandal average

Bhawanipur: 4.5
Barari mandal: 5.3

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

Bhawanipur at a glance

Bhawanipur is a village of 1,675 people in 373 households (Census 2011) in Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 33rd-largest of 88 villages in Barari block. Literacy is 33%, 7 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 865 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Katihar district centre, 0 km from Bhawanipur Rajdham, the nearest town, 15 km from Raghubans Nagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854104, served by Gurubazar post office; the LGD village code is 225553. The nearest hospital or health centre is SDH Dhamdaha, 10 km away. The village votes in Rupauli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kaladhar Prasad Mandal. The population is estimated at 1,975 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhawanipur · this village	1,675	33%	—
Bhawanipur Rajdham · Bhawanipur	—	—	0.4 km N
Bhawanipur Rajdham · Bhawanipur	28,649	41%	0.4 km N
Rupauli · Saraiya	5,528	59%	7.5 km S
Rupauli · Runisaidpur	2,389	42%	7.5 km S
Rupauli · Parbatta	164	61%	7.5 km S
Rupauli · Madhepur	1,175	56%	7.5 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhawanipur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
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: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BAISA GOBINDPUR
Total area (ha): 1,686.3
Irrigated area (ha): 24.3
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhawanipur

LGD code: 225553
Pincode: 854104
Post office: Gurubazar
Population (Census 2011): 1,675
Population (projected 2026): 1,975
Households: 373
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 865
Literacy rate: 32.8%
Coordinates: 25.64688°N, 87.13963°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rupauli
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kaladhar Prasad Mandal
Block / Mandal: Barari

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 Katihar district level

Then & Now

Bhawanipur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,675

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,975

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

373

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

440

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: 1,675Census 2011
Households: 373Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9752026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4402026 projection
Active job cards: 3,20,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,71,004MGNREGA · 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: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.4%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 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar 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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Getting there

How to reach Bhawanipur

Mandal centre

Barari · ≈ 1.3 km

≈ 3 min by car · 3 min by bike

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District centre

Katihar · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 28,649 people

Bhawanipur Rajdham · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna201 kmcapital
Kolkata364 km
Delhi1036 km
Hyderabad1282 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRaghubans Nagar15 km
Hospital / PHCSDH Dhamdaha10 km
ATM / banksbi25 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil31 km
CollegeVVIT B.Tech Building34 km
Police stationMaranga Police Thana35 km

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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What is the pincode of Bhawanipur?

The pincode of Bhawanipur, Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854104. The post office is Gurubazar.

Which post office delivers to Bhawanipur?

Mail for Bhawanipur is delivered through Gurubazar post office, pincode 854104, in Barari block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhawanipur located?

Bhawanipur is a village in Barari block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bhawanipur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhawanipur village has a population of 1,675 across 373 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhawanipur in?

Bhawanipur falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhawanipur in?

Bhawanipur falls under the Rupauli assembly constituency (AC #60) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhawanipur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhawanipur village is 32.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhawanipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhawanipur village is 865 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhawanipur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhawanipur, 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 Bhawanipur from Katihar district centre?

Bhawanipur is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Katihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhawanipur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhawanipur village is 225553.

Which is the nearest town to Bhawanipur?

Bhawanipur Rajdham (population 28,649, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Bhawanipur in a straight line.

How big is Bhawanipur compared to other villages in Barari block?

Bhawanipur ranks 33 of 88 villages in Barari block by Census 2011 population (1,675 residents).

How far is Bhawanipur from Patna?

Bhawanipur is about 201 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 261 km.

How far is Bhawanipur from Kolkata?

Bhawanipur is about 364 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 473 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhawanipur?

Raghubans Nagar is the nearest railway station to Bhawanipur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhawanipur?

SDH Dhamdaha is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhawanipur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhawanipur?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhawanipur, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhawanipur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bhawanipur, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhawanipur?

Bhawanipur falls under Rupauli assembly constituency (AC 60). The sitting MLA is Kaladhar Prasad Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Bhawanipur?

Bhawanipur is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Bhawanipur in 2026?

Bhawanipur is estimated at 1,975 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,675 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhawanipur in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)