Khawaspur village, Kadwa block | Pincode 855105

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Khawaspur is a small village in Kadwa mandal, Katihar district, Bihar with a population of 301 across 53 households. It has a literacy rate of 15.6% and is located at coordinates 25.358°N, 87.391°E.

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LGD code: 224475
Pincode: 855105
Post office: Durgaganj
Population: 301
Households: 53
Literacy rate: 15.6%
Sex ratio: 847 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 106
Distance to district centre: 54 km
Distance to mandal centre: 38 km
Distance to Patna: 228 km
Distance to Kolkata: 325 km
Nearest railway station: Lakshmipur Bhorang · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sub-health centre,Pirpainti · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Khawaspur compares

By population, Khawaspur ranks #186 of 264 villages in Kadwa mandal.

Literacy rate

15.6%

−24.7% vs mandal average

Khawaspur: 15.6%
Kadwa mandal: 40.3%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

847

−75 vs mandal average

Khawaspur: 847
Kadwa mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.9 vs mandal average

Khawaspur: 5.7
Kadwa mandal: 4.8

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

Khawaspur at a glance

Khawaspur is a village of 301 people in 53 households (Census 2011) in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 186th-largest of 264 villages in Kadwa block. Literacy is 16%, 25 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 847 women per 1,000 men. It lies 54 km from the Katihar district centre, 3 km from Khawaspur Diara Urf Topra, the nearest town, 8 km from Lakshmipur Bhorang railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 855105, served by Durgaganj post office; the LGD village code is 224475. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sub-health centre,Pirpainti, 7 km away. The village votes in Purnia assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijay Kumar Khemka. The population is estimated at 355 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khawaspur · this village	301	16%	—
Khawaspur · Lakri Nabiganj	9,562	51%	0 km N
Khawaspur · Konch	818	58%	0 km N
Khawaspur · Forbesganj	7,944	43%	0 km N
Khawaspur · Banka	1,188	37%	0 km N
Khawaspur · Chapra	984	55%	0 km N
Khawaspur · Barhara	0	—	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khawaspur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 70
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): MADHAYPUR
Total area (ha): 26.89
Irrigated area (ha): 20
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Khawaspur

LGD code: 224475
Pincode: 855105
Post office: Durgaganj
Population (Census 2011): 301
Population (projected 2026): 355
Households: 53
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 847
Literacy rate: 15.6%
Coordinates: 25.35790°N, 87.39129°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Kadwa

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

Khawaspur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

301

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

355

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

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: 301Census 2011
Households: 53Census 2011
Literacy rate: 15.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 847 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3552026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 622026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Khawaspur

Mandal centre

Kadwa · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 54 km

≈ 1 h 51 min by car · 2 h 12 min by bike

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Nearest town · 35,545 people

Khawaspur Diara Urf Topra · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna228 kmcapital
Kolkata325 km
Delhi1071 km
Hyderabad1278 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLakshmipur Bhorang8 km
Bus stopMaiharpur24 km
Hospital / PHCSub-health centre,Pirpainti7 km
ATM / banksbi17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump27 km
CollegeAmbedkar Institute of Health Line26 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)26 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Katihar & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION8h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi11h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterviewyesterday
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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People often ask about Khawaspur

What is the pincode of Khawaspur?

The pincode of Khawaspur, Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar is 855105. The post office is Durgaganj.

Which post office delivers to Khawaspur?

Mail for Khawaspur is delivered through Durgaganj post office, pincode 855105, in Kadwa block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khawaspur located?

Khawaspur is a village in Kadwa block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Khawaspur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khawaspur village has a population of 301 across 53 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khawaspur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khawaspur in?

Khawaspur falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Khawaspur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khawaspur village is 15.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Khawaspur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khawaspur village is 847 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khawaspur?

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

Khawaspur is approximately 54 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 Khawaspur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khawaspur village is 224475.

Which is the nearest town to Khawaspur?

Khawaspur Diara Urf Topra (population 35,545, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Khawaspur in a straight line.

How big is Khawaspur compared to other villages in Kadwa block?

Khawaspur ranks 186 of 264 villages in Kadwa block by Census 2011 population (301 residents).

How far is Khawaspur from Patna?

Khawaspur is about 228 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 296 km.

How far is Khawaspur from Kolkata?

Khawaspur is about 325 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 423 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Khawaspur?

Lakshmipur Bhorang is the nearest railway station to Khawaspur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Khawaspur?

Maiharpur is the nearest bus stop to Khawaspur, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khawaspur?

Sub-health centre,Pirpainti is the nearest hospital or health centre to Khawaspur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Khawaspur?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Khawaspur, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Khawaspur?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Khawaspur, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Khawaspur?

Khawaspur falls under Purnia assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Vijay Kumar Khemka (BJP).

Who is the MP for Khawaspur?

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

What is the population of Khawaspur in 2026?

Khawaspur is estimated at 355 people in 2026, up about 18% from 301 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khawaspur in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)