Hariharpur village, Baniapur block | Pincode 841403

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Hariharpur is located in Baniapur mandal, Saran district, Bihar, with a population of 1,992 across 271 households. The village has a literacy rate of 71%, relatively higher than many surrounding settlements. It carries PIN code 841403 and is situated at 26.255°N, 85.832°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Devendra Kunwar

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LGD code: 233203
Pincode: 841403
Post office: Baniapur
Population: 1,992
Households: 271
Literacy rate: 71%
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 537
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 45 km
Distance to Patna: 101 km
Distance to Kolkata: 483 km
Nearest railway station: Muhammadpur · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Kamtaul · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Hariharpur compares

By population, Hariharpur ranks #50 of 114 villages in Baniapur mandal.

Literacy rate

71.0%

+16.1% vs mandal average

Hariharpur: 71.0%
Baniapur mandal: 54.9%
Saran district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

923

−66 vs mandal average

Hariharpur: 923
Baniapur mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

7.4

+1.2 vs mandal average

Hariharpur: 7.4
Baniapur mandal: 6.2

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

Hariharpur at a glance

Hariharpur is a village of 1,992 people in 271 households (Census 2011) in Baniapur block, Saran district, Bihar, the 50th-largest of 114 villages in Baniapur block. Literacy is 71%, 16 points above the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Saran district centre, 0 km from Hariharpur, the nearest town, 3 km from Muhammadpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 841403, served by Baniapur post office; the LGD village code is 233203. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Kamtaul, 9 km away. The sarpanch is Devendra Kunwar, and the village votes in Alinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Maithili Thakur. The population is estimated at 2,187 in 2026, up 10% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Hariharpur · this village	1,992	71%	—
Hariharpur · Ramnagar	738	28%	0 km N
Hariharpur · Shahpur	2,253	49%	0 km N
Hariharpur · Dariapur	1,293	53%	0 km N
Hariharpur · Nabinagar	363	49%	0 km N
Hariharpur · Bijaipur	663	67%	0 km N
Hariharpur · Karakat	1,049	62%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Hariharpur

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): 2
Power hours (winter): 2
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAPRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): bhusaw
Total area (ha): 140
Irrigated area (ha): 77
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Hariharpur

LGD code: 233203
Pincode: 841403
Post office: Baniapur
Population (Census 2011): 1,992
Population (projected 2026): 2,187
Households: 271
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 923
Literacy rate: 71.0%
Coordinates: 26.25460°N, 85.83160°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alinagar
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maithili Thakur
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Devendra Kunwar
Block / Mandal: Baniapur

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 Saran district level

Then & Now

Hariharpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,992

Census 2011 baseline

+9.8%

Population · 2026

2,187

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

271

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 1,992Census 2011
Households: 271Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1872026 proj. · +9.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,86,306MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,42,976MGNREGA · 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: 779NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 37.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.8%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 · Saran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saran 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 Hariharpur

Mandal centre

Baniapur · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 50 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Saran · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,990 people

Hariharpur · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna101 kmcapital
Kolkata483 km
Delhi890 km
Hyderabad1243 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMuhammadpur3 km
Bus stopRahika23 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kamtaul9 km
ATM / bankIndia116 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump29 km
CollegeDr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University34 km
Police stationAdarsh Police Station24 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Hariharpur

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

🕌Mangarthu Sunni Jama MasjidMosque3.8 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Sep

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

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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Sonepur Cattle Fair (Harihar Kshetra Mela)

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News from Saran & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India7h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi14h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News14h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy15h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI Newsyesterday

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People often ask about Hariharpur

What is the pincode of Hariharpur?

The pincode of Hariharpur, Baniapur block, Saran district, Bihar is 841403. The post office is Baniapur.

Which post office delivers to Hariharpur?

Mail for Hariharpur is delivered through Baniapur post office, pincode 841403, in Baniapur block, Saran district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Hariharpur located?

Hariharpur is a village in Baniapur block of Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Hariharpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Hariharpur village has a population of 1,992 across 271 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Hariharpur?

The current sarpanch of Hariharpur gram panchayat is Devendra Kunwar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hariharpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Hariharpur in?

Hariharpur falls under the Alinagar assembly constituency (AC #81) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Hariharpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Hariharpur village is 71.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Hariharpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Hariharpur village is 923 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Hariharpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Hariharpur, 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 Hariharpur from Saran district centre?

Hariharpur is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Saran district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Hariharpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hariharpur village is 233203.

Which is the nearest town to Hariharpur?

Hariharpur (population 13,990, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Hariharpur in a straight line.

How big is Hariharpur compared to other villages in Baniapur block?

Hariharpur ranks 50 of 114 villages in Baniapur block by Census 2011 population (1,992 residents).

How far is Hariharpur from Patna?

Hariharpur is about 101 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 131 km.

How far is Hariharpur from Kolkata?

Hariharpur is about 483 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 628 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Hariharpur?

Muhammadpur is the nearest railway station to Hariharpur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Hariharpur?

Rahika is the nearest bus stop to Hariharpur, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hariharpur?

Government Hospital, Kamtaul is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hariharpur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Hariharpur?

India1 is the nearest ATM or bank to Hariharpur, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Hariharpur?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Hariharpur, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MLA of Hariharpur?

Hariharpur falls under Alinagar assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Maithili Thakur (BJP).

Who is the MP for Hariharpur?

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

What is the population of Hariharpur in 2026?

Hariharpur is estimated at 2,187 people in 2026, up about 10% from 1,992 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Hariharpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Hariharpur?

Devendra Kunwar is the sarpanch of Hariharpur gram panchayat, Baniapur block. See the sarpanch list of Baniapur 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)