Shibnagar village, Basantpur block | Pincode 854338

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEVENDRA DAS

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LGD code: 220997
Pincode: 854338
Post office: Bhimnagar Bairrage
Population: 1,791
Households: 357
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 620

Census 2011 · in context

How Shibnagar compares

By population, Shibnagar ranks #41 of 94 villages in Basantpur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.6%

+8.8% vs mandal average

Shibnagar: 53.6%
Basantpur mandal: 44.8%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

−26 vs mandal average

Shibnagar: 905
Basantpur mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Shibnagar: 5.0
Basantpur mandal: 5.0

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

Shibnagar at a glance

Shibnagar is a village of 1,791 people in 357 households (Census 2011) in Basantpur block, Supaul district, Bihar, the 41st-largest of 94 villages in Basantpur block. Literacy is 54%, 9 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854338, served by Bhimnagar Bairrage post office; the LGD village code is 220997. The sarpanch is DEVENDRA DAS, and the village votes in Pipra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rambilash Kamat. The population is estimated at 2,112 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shibnagar · this village	1,791	54%	—
Bhagwanpur · Basantpur	4,065	37%	—
Saheban · Basantpur	2,805	40%	—
Samda · Basantpur	2,313	40%	—
Raniganj · Basantpur	1,196	44%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shibnagar

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: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BIRPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): NIRMALI
Total area (ha): 208
Irrigated area (ha): 34.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Shibnagar

LGD code: 220997
Pincode: 854338
Post office: Bhimnagar Bairrage
Population (Census 2011): 1,791
Population (projected 2026): 2,112
Households: 357
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 53.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Supaul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pipra
Member of Parliament: Dileshwar Kamait
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rambilash Kamat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEVENDRA DAS
Block / Mandal: Basantpur

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 Supaul district level

Then & Now

Shibnagar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,791

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,112

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

357

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

421

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: 1,791Census 2011
Households: 357Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4212026 projection
Active job cards: 1,83,879MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,003MGNREGA · 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: 884NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 42.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.7%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 · Supaul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Supaul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Supaul 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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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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People often ask about Shibnagar

What is the pincode of Shibnagar?

The pincode of Shibnagar, Basantpur block, Supaul district, Bihar is 854338. The post office is Bhimnagar Bairrage.

Which post office delivers to Shibnagar?

Mail for Shibnagar is delivered through Bhimnagar Bairrage post office, pincode 854338, in Basantpur block, Supaul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shibnagar located?

Shibnagar is a village in Basantpur block of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Shibnagar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shibnagar village has a population of 1,791 across 357 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shibnagar?

The current sarpanch of Shibnagar gram panchayat is DEVENDRA DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shibnagar in?

Shibnagar falls under the Supaul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shibnagar in?

Shibnagar falls under the Pipra assembly constituency (AC #42) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Shibnagar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shibnagar village is 53.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Shibnagar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shibnagar village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shibnagar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shibnagar, 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 Shibnagar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shibnagar village is 220997.

How big is Shibnagar compared to other villages in Basantpur block?

Shibnagar ranks 41 of 94 villages in Basantpur block by Census 2011 population (1,791 residents).

Who is the MLA of Shibnagar?

Shibnagar falls under Pipra assembly constituency (AC 42). The sitting MLA is Rambilash Kamat (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Shibnagar?

Shibnagar is in Supaul Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dileshwar Kamait (JD(U)).

What is the population of Shibnagar in 2026?

Shibnagar is estimated at 2,112 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,791 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shibnagar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Shibnagar?

DEVENDRA DAS is the sarpanch of Shibnagar gram panchayat, Basantpur block. See the sarpanch list of Basantpur 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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