Harpur village, Nautan block | Pincode 841243

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Harpur is a village in Nautan mandal, Siwan district, Bihar. It has a population of 1,023 across 177 households with a literacy rate of 51.9%.

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SHASHIPRABHA DEVI

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LGD code: 231320
Pincode: 841243
Post office: Sahpur
Population: 1,023
Households: 177
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Sex ratio: 1079 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 343
Distance to district centre: 154 km
Distance to mandal centre: 140 km
Distance to Patna: 154 km
Distance to Kolkata: 623 km
Nearest railway station: Nunkhar · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Musehari bazar · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Harpur compares

By population, Harpur ranks #35 of 47 villages in Nautan mandal.

Literacy rate

51.9%

−5.5% vs mandal average

Harpur: 51.9%
Nautan mandal: 57.4%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,079

+101 vs mandal average

Harpur: 1,079
Nautan mandal: 978

Household size

people per home

5.8

−0.6 vs mandal average

Harpur: 5.8
Nautan mandal: 6.4

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

Harpur at a glance

Harpur is a village of 1,023 people in 177 households (Census 2011) in Nautan block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 35th-largest of 47 villages in Nautan block. Literacy is 52%, 6 points below the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,079 women per 1,000 men. It lies 154 km from the Siwan district centre, 0 km from Harpur, the nearest town, 8 km from Nunkhar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 841243, served by Sahpur post office; the LGD village code is 231320. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Musehari bazar, 10 km away. The sarpanch is SHASHIPRABHA DEVI, and the village votes in Sheohar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shweta Gupta. The population is estimated at 1,206 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Harpur · this village	1,023	52%	—
Harpur · Bijaipur	744	53%	0 km N
Harpur · Gopalganj	0	—	0 km N
Harpur · Ramnagar	986	50%	0 km N
Harpur · Alauli	9,005	49%	0 km N
Harpur · Gaunaha	1,136	39%	0 km N
Harpur · Bagaha	482	57%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Harpur

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 1
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MAIRWA
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Mathiya
Total area (ha): 110
Irrigated area (ha): 76.3
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Harpur

LGD code: 231320
Pincode: 841243
Post office: Sahpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,023
Population (projected 2026): 1,206
Households: 177
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1079
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Coordinates: 26.46811°N, 83.94260°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sheohar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sheohar
Member of Parliament: Lovely Anand
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shweta Gupta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHASHIPRABHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Nautan

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

Harpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,023

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,206

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

177

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

209

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: 1,023Census 2011
Households: 177Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1079 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2092026 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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Getting there

How to reach Harpur

Mandal centre

Nautan · ≈ 140 km

≈ 4 h 48 min by car · 5 h 42 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Siwan · ≈ 154 km

≈ 5 h 17 min by car · 6 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,957 people

Harpur · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna154 kmcapital
Kolkata623 km
Delhi705 km
Hyderabad1156 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNunkhar8 km
Bus stopBus Station (UPSRTC)17 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Musehari bazar10 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum34 km
Collegebaba Raghav das Inter college16 km
Police stationUbhaon Police Station38 km

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September 2026

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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

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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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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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
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Quick answers

People often ask about Harpur

What is the pincode of Harpur?

The pincode of Harpur, Nautan block, Siwan district, Bihar is 841243. The post office is Sahpur.

Which post office delivers to Harpur?

Mail for Harpur is delivered through Sahpur post office, pincode 841243, in Nautan block, Siwan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Harpur located?

Harpur is a village in Nautan block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Harpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Harpur village has a population of 1,023 across 177 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Harpur?

The current sarpanch of Harpur gram panchayat is SHASHIPRABHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Harpur in?

Harpur falls under the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Harpur in?

Harpur falls under the Sheohar assembly constituency (AC #22) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Harpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Harpur village is 51.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Harpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Harpur village is 1079 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Harpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Harpur, 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 Harpur from Siwan district centre?

Harpur is approximately 154 km (straight-line) from the centre of Siwan district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Harpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Harpur village is 231320.

Which is the nearest town to Harpur?

Harpur (population 17,957, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Harpur in a straight line.

How big is Harpur compared to other villages in Nautan block?

Harpur ranks 35 of 47 villages in Nautan block by Census 2011 population (1,023 residents).

How far is Harpur from Patna?

Harpur is about 154 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 200 km.

How far is Harpur from Kolkata?

Harpur is about 623 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 809 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Harpur?

Nunkhar is the nearest railway station to Harpur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Harpur?

Bus Station (UPSRTC) is the nearest bus stop to Harpur, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harpur?

Government Hospital, Musehari bazar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Harpur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Harpur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Harpur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Harpur?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Harpur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Who is the MLA of Harpur?

Harpur falls under Sheohar assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Shweta Gupta (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Harpur?

Harpur is in Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Lovely Anand (JD(U)).

What is the population of Harpur in 2026?

Harpur is estimated at 1,206 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,023 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Harpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Harpur?

SHASHIPRABHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Harpur gram panchayat, Nautan block. See the sarpanch list of Nautan 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)