Sandalpur village, Korha block | Pincode 854106

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Sandalpur is a village in Korha mandal, Katihar district, Bihar, with a population of 8,021 across 1,541 households. The village has literacy rate of 38.9% and is served by four banks, two hospitals, a shop, and a temple.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHOBHA DEVI

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LGD code: 224403
Pincode: 854106
Post office: Katihar Bmp Camp
Population: 8,021
Households: 1,541
Literacy rate: 38.9%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,432
Distance to district centre: 184 km
Distance to mandal centre: 106 km
Distance to Patna: 5 km
Distance to Kolkata: 467 km
Nearest railway station: Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Imdad Medicare Research Institute · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sandalpur compares

By population, Sandalpur ranks #8 of 84 villages in Korha mandal.

Literacy rate

38.9%

−0.3% vs mandal average

Sandalpur: 38.9%
Korha mandal: 39.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+12 vs mandal average

Sandalpur: 944
Korha mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

5.2

Same as the mandal average

Sandalpur: 5.2
Korha mandal: 5.2

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

Sandalpur at a glance

Sandalpur is a village of 8,021 people in 1,541 households (Census 2011) in Korha block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 8th-largest of 84 villages in Korha block. Literacy is 39%, about the same as the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. It lies 184 km from the Katihar district centre, 16 km from Biddupur, the nearest town, 2 km from Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854106, served by Katihar Bmp Camp post office; the LGD village code is 224403. The nearest hospital or health centre is Imdad Medicare Research Institute, <1 km away. The sarpanch is SHOBHA DEVI, and the village votes in Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kumar Mandal. The population is estimated at 9,457 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Sandalpur · this village	8,021	39%	—
Sandalpur · Amnour	730	55%	0 km N
Sandalpur · Jamalpur	319	82%	0 km N
Sandalpur · Nardiganj	93	3%	0 km N
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Sandalpur · Purnia East	439	23%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sandalpur

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SANDALPUR
Total area (ha): 855.1
Irrigated area (ha): 692.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Sandalpur

LGD code: 224403
Pincode: 854106
Post office: Katihar Bmp Camp
Population (Census 2011): 8,021
Population (projected 2026): 9,457
Households: 1,541
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 38.9%
Coordinates: 25.60528°N, 85.18348°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Darbhanga Rural
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kumar Mandal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHOBHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Korha
Nearest bank: Punjab National Bank (2.7 km)

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

Sandalpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

8,021

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

9,457

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,541

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,817

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: 8,021Census 2011
Households: 1,541Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9,4572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,8172026 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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Notable places in Sandalpur

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

8 places mapped

Bank· 4
Hospital· 2
Temple· 1
Shop· 1

Religion

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Temple
Jaleshwar Mandir
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Healthcare

Hospital
Shivam Hospital And Research Institute Pvt Ltd
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Srijan Centre For Assisted Human Reproduction
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Commerce

Bank
Punjab National Bank
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Shop · supermarket
nine eleven
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Bank
Central Bank of India
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Bank
Canara Bank
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Bank
canara atm
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Getting there

How to reach Sandalpur

Mandal centre

Korha · ≈ 106 km

≈ 3 h 37 min by car · 4 h 17 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 184 km

≈ 6 h 17 min by car · 7 h 28 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,934 people

Biddupur · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna5 kmcapital
Kolkata467 km
Delhi857 km
Hyderabad1146 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna)2 km
Bus stopNalanda Medical College Bus Stop1 km
Hospital / PHCImdad Medicare Research Institute<1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India<1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeCollege of Commerce, Arts and Science2 km
Police stationagam kuaa thana2 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Shivam Hospital And Research Institute Pvt Ltd2.5 km
Bank / ATM: Punjab National Bank2.7 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Sandalpur

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shiva TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Durga MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Kali MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Bhootnath Shiv MandirTemple1.2 km ↗
🛕Shree Shani Dev MandirTemple1.4 km ↗
🛕Sankat Mochan Shiv Shakti MandirTemple1.5 km ↗
🛕Gurdwara Handi SahibTemple1.6 km ↗
🛕Gurdwara Ghai GhatTemple1.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Sandalpur

10 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

📚Ganpati LibraryLibrary<1 km ↗
🎓govt. boys senior secondary schoolHigh school1.6 km ↗
📚Guru Shikhar LibraryLibrary1.6 km ↗
🏫Bihar Judicial AcademySchool1.6 km ↗
📚Satyam Study CentreLibrary1.7 km ↗
🎓St. Marrry High schoolHigh school1.7 km ↗
🏫Rajkiya Mahila VidyalayaSchool1.8 km ↗
🏫Litera Champs Play SchoolSchool1.9 km ↗
🏫Doon public schoolSchool2.1 km ↗
🏫National Institute of Health Education & Research Patna (NIHER)School2.2 km ↗

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrint15h ago
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
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Quick answers

People often ask about Sandalpur

What is the pincode of Sandalpur?

The pincode of Sandalpur, Korha block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854106. The post office is Katihar Bmp Camp.

Which post office delivers to Sandalpur?

Mail for Sandalpur is delivered through Katihar Bmp Camp post office, pincode 854106, in Korha block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sandalpur located?

Sandalpur is a village in Korha block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sandalpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sandalpur village has a population of 8,021 across 1,541 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sandalpur?

The current sarpanch of Sandalpur gram panchayat is SHOBHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sandalpur in?

Sandalpur falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sandalpur in?

Sandalpur falls under the Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC #82) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sandalpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sandalpur village is 38.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Sandalpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sandalpur village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Sandalpur?

The nearest health facility to Sandalpur is Shivam Hospital And Research Institute Pvt Ltd (~2.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sandalpur?

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

Sandalpur is approximately 184 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 Sandalpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sandalpur village is 224403.

Which is the nearest town to Sandalpur?

Biddupur (population 10,934, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Sandalpur in a straight line.

How big is Sandalpur compared to other villages in Korha block?

Sandalpur ranks 8 of 84 villages in Korha block by Census 2011 population (8,021 residents).

How far is Sandalpur from Patna?

Sandalpur is about 5 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 6 km.

How far is Sandalpur from Kolkata?

Sandalpur is about 467 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 607 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sandalpur?

Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) is the nearest railway station to Sandalpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Sandalpur?

Nalanda Medical College Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Sandalpur, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sandalpur?

Imdad Medicare Research Institute is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sandalpur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sandalpur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Sandalpur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sandalpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Sandalpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Sandalpur?

Sandalpur falls under Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kumar Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Sandalpur?

Sandalpur is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Sandalpur?

Within 5 km of Sandalpur: Ganpati Library (under 1 km), govt. boys senior secondary school (1.6 km), Guru Shikhar Library (1.6 km), Bihar Judicial Academy (1.6 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Sandalpur in 2026?

Sandalpur is estimated at 9,457 people in 2026, up about 18% from 8,021 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sandalpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Sandalpur?

SHOBHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Sandalpur gram panchayat, Korha block. See the sarpanch list of Korha block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)