Edilpur village, Raghunathpur block | Pincode 841504

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUNITA DEVI

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LGD code: 232483
Pincode: 841504
Post office: Raghunathpur (Siwan)
Population: 47
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1

Census 2011 · in context

How Edilpur compares

By population, Edilpur ranks #98 of 127 villages in Raghunathpur mandal.

Literacy rate

63.8%

+6.5% vs mandal average

Edilpur: 63.8%
Raghunathpur mandal: 57.3%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

−64 vs mandal average

Edilpur: 958
Raghunathpur mandal: 1,022

Household size

people per home

5.2

−1.0 vs mandal average

Edilpur: 5.2
Raghunathpur mandal: 6.2

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

Edilpur at a glance

Edilpur is a village of 47 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Raghunathpur block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 98th-largest of 127 villages in Raghunathpur block. Literacy is 64%, 7 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841504, served by Raghunathpur (Siwan) post office; the LGD village code is 232483. The sarpanch is SUNITA DEVI, and the village votes in Taraiya assembly constituency, represented by MLA Janak Singh. The population is estimated at 55 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Edilpur · this village	47	64%	—
Tanri · Raghunathpur	3,778	63%	—
Bishunpura · Raghunathpur	2,366	37%	—
Bhanti · Raghunathpur	1,832	63%	—
Newari · Raghunathpur	1,498	62%	—
Mahrauli · Raghunathpur	1,317	49%	—
Lohbara · Raghunathpur	329	58%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Edilpur

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: 0
Middle school: 0
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: 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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Tari
Total area (ha): 65
Irrigated area (ha): 50
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Edilpur

LGD code: 232483
Pincode: 841504
Post office: Raghunathpur (Siwan)
Population (Census 2011): 47
Population (projected 2026): 55
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Maharajganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Taraiya
Member of Parliament: Janardan Singh Sigriwal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Janak Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Raghunathpur
Nearest railway station: Saghar Sultanpur Halt (14.3 km)

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

Edilpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+22.2%

Households · 2026

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: 47Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 552026 proj. · +17% vs 2011
Est. households: 112026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Raghunathpur mandal

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Saghar Sultanpur Halt
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Railway · halt
Basantpur Halt
📍 17.5 km awayOSM
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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi20h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
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Counterview2 days ago
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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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People often ask about Edilpur

What is the pincode of Edilpur?

The pincode of Edilpur, Raghunathpur block, Siwan district, Bihar is 841504. The post office is Raghunathpur (Siwan).

Which post office delivers to Edilpur?

Mail for Edilpur is delivered through Raghunathpur (Siwan) post office, pincode 841504, in Raghunathpur block, Siwan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Edilpur located?

Edilpur is a village in Raghunathpur block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Edilpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Edilpur village has a population of 47 across 9 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Edilpur?

The current sarpanch of Edilpur gram panchayat is SUNITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Edilpur in?

Edilpur falls under the Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Edilpur in?

Edilpur falls under the Taraiya assembly constituency (AC #116) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Edilpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Edilpur village is 63.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Edilpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Edilpur village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Edilpur?

The nearest railway station to Edilpur is Saghar Sultanpur Halt (~14.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Edilpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Edilpur, 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 Edilpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Edilpur village is 232483.

How big is Edilpur compared to other villages in Raghunathpur block?

Edilpur ranks 98 of 127 villages in Raghunathpur block by Census 2011 population (47 residents).

Who is the MLA of Edilpur?

Edilpur falls under Taraiya assembly constituency (AC 116). The sitting MLA is Janak Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Edilpur?

Edilpur is in Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Janardan Singh Sigriwal (BJP).

What is the population of Edilpur in 2026?

Edilpur is estimated at 55 people in 2026, up about 17% from 47 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Edilpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Edilpur?

SUNITA DEVI is the sarpanch of Edilpur gram panchayat, Raghunathpur block. See the sarpanch list of Raghunathpur 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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