Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,381 in 622 households (Census 2011).
3,381 souls. 622 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Raghunathpur today
- Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Rice₹5,700Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Raghunathpur is a village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 3,381 people in 622 households, with a literacy rate of 41.8%. Its postal pincode is 854317.
How Raghunathpur compares
By population, Raghunathpur ranks #22 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Raghunathpur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Raghunathpur at a glance
Raghunathpur is a village of 3,381 people in 622 households (Census 2011) in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 22nd of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block by population. Literacy is 41.8%, 1.9 points below the block figure of 43.7%, and the sex ratio is 910 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854317; the LGD village code is 224877.
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Key facts — Raghunathpur
Villages sharing pincode 854317
Other villages in Barsoi block
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- Population
- 3,381Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,770 / 1,611
- Households
- 622
- People per home
- 5.4
- Literacy rate
- 41.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Raghunathpur on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Raghunathpur. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Raghunathpur · 25.5375° N, 87.5660° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 28 Oct 2026
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District Administration, Begusarai · 28 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 22/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
- ज्ञापांक 313/ दिनांक 26-10-2026: कोटेशन आमंत्रण सूचना :- कार्यालय,महिला एवं बाल विकास निगम, सीतामढ़ी |
District Administration, Sitamarhi · 26 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Raghunathpur
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Essential services & places near Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Primary / community health centre
Rizwanpur
Primary / community health centre
Shah Pur
Primary / community health centre
Sudhani
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Dhachna
Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Raghunathpur
Where is Raghunathpur located?
Raghunathpur is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Raghunathpur in?
Raghunathpur is in Katihar district of Bihar.
How is Raghunathpur written in the local script?
Raghunathpur is written रघुनाथपुर.
What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?
The pincode of Raghunathpur, Barsoi, Katihar is 854317.
What is the population of Raghunathpur?
As per the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur had a population of 3,381 (1,770 males and 1,611 females).
How many households are there in Raghunathpur?
Raghunathpur had 622 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Raghunathpur?
The literacy rate of Raghunathpur was 41.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Raghunathpur?
Raghunathpur had 910 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raghunathpur in?
Raghunathpur is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Raghunathpur?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Raghunathpur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Raghunathpur in?
Raghunathpur is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Raghunathpur?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Raghunathpur, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Raghunathpur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raghunathpur is 224877 and its Census 2011 village code is 224877.
Which villages are near Raghunathpur?
Villages near Raghunathpur include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 9 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 13 km), Bisaria (about 16 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
- 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 Raghunathpur?
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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: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Kaliaganj APMC | 550 | 590 | 560 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Kaliaganj APMC | 5,600 | 5,800 | 5,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Raiganj APMC | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Raiganj APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Raiganj APMC | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Raiganj APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Dry F.A.Q. | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 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 Raghunathpur's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Raghunathpur →Compare Raghunathpur with… →All villages in Barsoi →Helplines
- 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
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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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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