Molnapara village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

shaba praween

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LGD code: 222582
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 2,399
Households: 468
Literacy rate: 40.2%
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 712

Census 2011 · in context

How Molnapara compares

By population, Molnapara ranks #39 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

40.2%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Molnapara: 40.2%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

946

+13 vs mandal average

Molnapara: 946
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Molnapara: 5.1
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Molnapara at a glance

Molnapara is a village of 2,399 people in 468 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 39th-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 40%, about the same as the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 946 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222582. The sarpanch is shaba praween, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 2,828 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Molnapara · this village	2,399	40%	—
Thipi Jhari · Pothia	3,394	43%	—
Gangnati · Pothia	3,377	41%	—
Banasi · Pothia	1,256	22%	—
Panasi · Pothia	1,069	42%	—
Bhatkhunda · Pothia	554	34%	—
Phatipokhar · Pothia	505	43%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Molnapara

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: THAKURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TIPIJHARI
Total area (ha): 336.16
Irrigated area (ha): 56.43
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Molnapara

LGD code: 222582
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 2,399
Population (projected 2026): 2,828
Households: 468
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 946
Literacy rate: 40.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: shaba praween
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (67.0 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 Kishanganj district level

Then & Now

Molnapara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,399

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,828

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

468

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

552

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: 2,399Census 2011
Households: 468Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5522026 projection
Active job cards: 1,97,643MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,584MGNREGA · 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: 1,016NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.1%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 · Kishanganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kishanganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kishanganj 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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Centred on Pothia mandal

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Post office· 1
School· 1
High school· 1
College· 1

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 54.6 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 65.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 67.3 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 67.0 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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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

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.comyesterday
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Molnapara?

The pincode of Molnapara, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855117. The post office is Taiyabpur.

Which post office delivers to Molnapara?

Mail for Molnapara is delivered through Taiyabpur post office, pincode 855117, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Molnapara located?

Molnapara is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Molnapara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Molnapara village has a population of 2,399 across 468 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Molnapara?

The current sarpanch of Molnapara gram panchayat is shaba praween.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Molnapara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Molnapara in?

Molnapara falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Molnapara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Molnapara village is 40.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Molnapara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Molnapara village is 946 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Molnapara?

The nearest health facility to Molnapara is Government Hospital Rupni (~54.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Molnapara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Molnapara, 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 Molnapara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Molnapara village is 222582.

How big is Molnapara compared to other villages in Pothia block?

Molnapara ranks 39 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (2,399 residents).

Who is the MLA of Molnapara?

Molnapara falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Molnapara?

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

What is the population of Molnapara in 2026?

Molnapara is estimated at 2,828 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,399 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Molnapara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Molnapara?

shaba praween is the sarpanch of Molnapara gram panchayat, Pothia block. See the sarpanch list of Pothia 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)