Gopalpur village, Hussainganj block | Pincode 841286

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LGD code: 232023
Pincode: 841286
Post office: Bakerganj
Population: 12,766
Households: 1,871
Literacy rate: 60.7%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,220

Census 2011 · in context

How Gopalpur compares

By population, Gopalpur ranks #2 of 46 villages in Hussainganj mandal.

Literacy rate

60.7%

+3.5% vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 60.7%
Hussainganj mandal: 57.2%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

−44 vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 921
Hussainganj mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

6.8

+0.3 vs mandal average

Gopalpur: 6.8
Hussainganj mandal: 6.5

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

Gopalpur at a glance

Gopalpur is a village of 12,766 people in 1,871 households (Census 2011) in Hussainganj block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 2nd-largest of 46 villages in Hussainganj block. Literacy is 61%, 4 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841286, served by Bakerganj post office; the LGD village code is 232023. The village votes in Kurhani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kedar Prasad Gupta. The population is estimated at 15,051 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gopalpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: Yes
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: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gopalpur
Total area (ha): 276
Irrigated area (ha): 160
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Gopalpur

LGD code: 232023
Pincode: 841286
Post office: Bakerganj
Population (Census 2011): 12,766
Population (projected 2026): 15,051
Households: 1,871
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 60.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Muzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kurhani
Member of Parliament: Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kedar Prasad Gupta
Block / Mandal: Hussainganj

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 Siwan district level

Then & Now

Gopalpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

12,766

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

15,051

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,871

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,206

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: 12,766Census 2011
Households: 1,871Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 15,0512026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,2062026 projection
Active job cards: 1,69,658MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 93,910MGNREGA · 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: 1,060NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.1%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 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan 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.

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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 Times17h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.com22h ago
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
Saur Energyyesterday
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur, Hussainganj block, Siwan district, Bihar is 841286. The post office is Bakerganj.

Which post office delivers to Gopalpur?

Mail for Gopalpur is delivered through Bakerganj post office, pincode 841286, in Hussainganj block, Siwan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur is a village in Hussainganj block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Gopalpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village has a population of 12,766 across 1,871 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gopalpur in?

Gopalpur falls under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gopalpur in?

Gopalpur falls under the Kurhani assembly constituency (AC #93) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gopalpur village is 60.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Gopalpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gopalpur village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gopalpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gopalpur, 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 Gopalpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gopalpur village is 232023.

How big is Gopalpur compared to other villages in Hussainganj block?

Gopalpur ranks 2 of 46 villages in Hussainganj block by Census 2011 population (12,766 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur falls under Kurhani assembly constituency (AC 93). The sitting MLA is Kedar Prasad Gupta (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gopalpur?

Gopalpur is in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP).

What is the population of Gopalpur in 2026?

Gopalpur is estimated at 15,051 people in 2026, up about 18% from 12,766 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gopalpur in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)