Asapur
Asapur is a revenue village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. It had a population of 509 in 77 households (Census 2011).
509 souls. 77 homes.
Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar.
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Asapur today
- Potato₹1,600Maharjganj APMC · 16 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,500Maharjganj APMC · 15 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹5,500Maharjganj APMC · 15 Oct 2026
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Asapur is a village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 509 people in 77 households, with a literacy rate of 72.6%. It is administered by the Rasulpur gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841232.
Gram panchayat
Asapur is in the Rasulpur (रसुलपुर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Rasulpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Asapur compares
By population, Asapur ranks #129 of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Asapur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 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 within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Asapur at a glance
Asapur is a village of 509 people in 77 households (Census 2011) in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 129th of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block by population. Literacy is 72.6%, 3.7 points above the block figure of 68.9%, and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841232; the LGD village code is 231427.
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Key facts — Asapur
Villages sharing pincode 841232
Other villages in Barharia block
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- Population
- 509Census 2011
- Male / female
- 268 / 241
- Households
- 77
- People per home
- 6.6
- Literacy rate
- 72.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Asapur on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Asapur. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Asapur · 26.3194° N, 84.4588° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 4 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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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Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Siwan district
- General notice regarding the National Youth Festival – 2026.
District Administration, Siwan · 22 Oct 2026
- Notice regarding the invitation of suggestions or objections on the draft notification proposal for the ‘Suraila Chaur’ wetland, Gopalganj Forest Division.
District Administration, Siwan · 6 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 22/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- Notice regarding last chance in departmental proceedings (Date 21.11.2026)
District Administration, Madhepura · 24 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Asapur
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Essential services & places near Asapur
Asapur isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barharia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices499 in Siwan district
- Axis Bank
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Post office
Post office
- Barharia Post Office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics42 in Siwan district
Clinic
Barharia
Pharmacy
Madhopur
- Sultan Pathology & Digital X-Ray
Pharmacy
Primary / community health centre
Madhopur
Schools & anganwadis5 in Siwan district
School
Gopalganj Road, Madhopur, Barharia Siwan
Colleges & universities5 in Siwan district
Police & fire stations4 in Siwan district
Police station
Barharia
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Siwan district
Government offices4 in Siwan district
Temples8 in Siwan district
Mosques2 in Siwan district
Mosque
Madhopur
- Shahi Jama Masjid
Mosque
Other places of worship2 in Siwan district
Transport17 in Siwan district
- MS Sheeba Petrolium
Petrol pump
Community places7 in Siwan district
- Madhopur
Cremation / burial ground
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People often ask about Asapur
Where is Asapur located?
Asapur is a village in Barharia block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Asapur in?
Asapur is in Siwan district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Asapur belong to?
Asapur comes under the Rasulpur gram panchayat.
How is Asapur written in the local script?
Asapur is written आसापुर.
What is the pincode of Asapur?
The pincode of Asapur, Barharia, Siwan is 841232.
What is the population of Asapur?
As per the 2011 Census, Asapur had a population of 509 (268 males and 241 females).
How many households are there in Asapur?
Asapur had 77 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Asapur?
The literacy rate of Asapur was 72.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Asapur?
Asapur had 899 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Asapur in?
Asapur is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Asapur?
Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)) won the Siwan Lok Sabha seat, which includes Asapur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Asapur in?
Asapur is in the Barharia assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Asapur?
Indradev Singh (Janata Dal (United)) won the Barharia assembly seat, which includes Asapur, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Asapur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Asapur is 231427 and its Census 2011 village code is 231427.
Which villages are near Asapur?
Villages near Asapur include Barharia (within ~8 km), Dhanpura (within ~8 km), Khanpur (within ~8 km), Nirkhi Chhapra (within ~8 km), Kaluchhapra (within ~8 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, record as of 2026-10-21
- 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 Asapur?
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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: 43.3 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Siwan district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Siwan. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato · Red Nanital | Maharjganj APMC | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Maharjganj APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Maharjganj APMC | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Maharjganj APMC | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Maharjganj APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Maharjganj APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Sponge gourd | Maharjganj APMC | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 13 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 Asapur's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Asapur →Compare Asapur with… →All villages in Barharia →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 ↗
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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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