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Mahbub Chhapra

Barharia block
Pincode 841232
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Mahbub Chhapra is a revenue village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. It had a population of 831 in 129 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

831 souls. 129 homes.

Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar.

831
Population
129
Households
91.1%
Literacy
919
Sex ratio
LGD 231449Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • 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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Mahbub Chhapra is a village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 831 people in 129 households, with a literacy rate of 91.1%. It is administered by the Nawalpur gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841232.

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LGD village code231449
Census 2011 code231449
Gram panchayatNawalpur · LGD 101237
Pincode841232
BlockBarharia · LGD 1231
DistrictSiwan
StateBihar
Male / Female433 / 398 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U))
AssemblyBarharia · Indradev Singh (JD(U))

Gram panchayat

Mahbub Chhapra is in the Nawalpur (नवलपुर) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Mahbub Chhapra compares

By population, Mahbub Chhapra ranks #109 of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block.

Literacy rate%
91.1%
+22.1% vs Barharia block average
Mahbub Chhapra
91.1%
Barharia block
68.9%
Siwan district
68.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
919
−38 vs Barharia block average
Mahbub Chhapra
919
Barharia block
957
Siwan district
993
Household sizepeople per home
6.4
+0.3 vs Barharia block average
Mahbub Chhapra
6.4
Barharia block
6.1
Siwan district
6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Mahbub Chhapra 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 more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Mahbub Chhapra at a glance

Mahbub Chhapra is a village of 831 people in 129 households (Census 2011) in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 109th of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block by population. Literacy is 91.1%, 22.1 points above the block figure of 68.9%, and the sex ratio is 919 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841232; the LGD village code is 231449.

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Key facts — Mahbub Chhapra

LGD village code231449
Pincode841232
Population (Census 2011)831
Households129
Literacy91.1%
Sex ratio919 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockBarharia
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
831Census 2011
Male / female
433 / 398
Households
129
People per home
6.4
Education
Literacy rate
91.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

Mahbub Chhapra on the map

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Mahbub Chhapra · 26.3194° N, 84.4588° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyBarharia · Indradev Singh (JD(U)), MLA since 2025

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Essential services & places near Mahbub Chhapra

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Banks, ATMs & post offices499 in Siwan district

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Hospitals & clinics42 in Siwan district

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Schools & anganwadis5 in Siwan district

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Colleges & universities5 in Siwan district

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Police & fire stations4 in Siwan district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Siwan district

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Government offices4 in Siwan district

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Temples8 in Siwan district

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Mosques2 in Siwan district

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Transport17 in Siwan district

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Community places7 in Siwan district

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FAQ

People often ask about Mahbub Chhapra

  1. Where is Mahbub Chhapra located?

    Mahbub Chhapra is a village in Barharia block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Mahbub Chhapra in?

    Mahbub Chhapra is in Siwan district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Mahbub Chhapra belong to?

    Mahbub Chhapra comes under the Nawalpur gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Mahbub Chhapra?

    The pincode of Mahbub Chhapra, Barharia, Siwan is 841232.

  5. What is the population of Mahbub Chhapra?

    As per the 2011 Census, Mahbub Chhapra had a population of 831 (433 males and 398 females).

  6. How many households are there in Mahbub Chhapra?

    Mahbub Chhapra had 129 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Mahbub Chhapra?

    The literacy rate of Mahbub Chhapra was 91.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Mahbub Chhapra?

    Mahbub Chhapra had 919 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahbub Chhapra in?

    Mahbub Chhapra is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Mahbub Chhapra?

    Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)) won the Siwan Lok Sabha seat, which includes Mahbub Chhapra, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Mahbub Chhapra in?

    Mahbub Chhapra is in the Barharia assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Mahbub Chhapra?

    Indradev Singh (Janata Dal (United)) won the Barharia assembly seat, which includes Mahbub Chhapra, in 2025.

  13. What is the LGD code of Mahbub Chhapra?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahbub Chhapra is 231449 and its Census 2011 village code is 231449.

  14. Which villages are near Mahbub Chhapra?

    Villages near Mahbub Chhapra include Barharia (within ~8 km), Dhanpura (within ~8 km), Khanpur (within ~8 km), Nirkhi Chhapra (within ~8 km), Kaluchhapra (within ~8 km).

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  • 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)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 43.3 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Siwan

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.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Potato · Red NanitalMaharjganj APMC1,6001,6001,60016 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonMaharjganj APMC4,5004,5004,50015 Oct 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillyMaharjganj APMC5,5005,5005,50015 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortMaharjganj APMC4,8004,8004,80015 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiMaharjganj APMC3,0003,0003,00015 Oct 2026
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaMaharjganj APMC3,5003,5003,50013 Oct 2026
Sponge gourdMaharjganj APMC2,5002,5002,50013 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 Mahbub Chhapra's shops.

Nearby villages
Barhariawithin ~8 km
Dhanpurawithin ~8 km
Khanpurwithin ~8 km
Nirkhi Chhaprawithin ~8 km
Kaluchhaprawithin ~8 km
Manjhaabout 10 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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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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