Papi
Papi is a revenue village in Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It had a population of 872 in 135 households (Census 2011).
872 souls. 135 homes.
Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.
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Papi today
- Beetroot₹3,300Dudhi APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Bottle gourd₹1,500Dudhi APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,600Dudhi APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Papi is a village in Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 872 people in 135 households, with a literacy rate of 82.2%. It is administered by the Papi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 231216.
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Gram panchayat
Papi is in the Papi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Papi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Papi compares
By population, Papi ranks #162 of 669 inhabited villages in Robertsganj tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Papi 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 Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Papi at a glance
Papi is a village of 872 people in 135 households (Census 2011) in Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, the 162nd of 669 inhabited villages in Robertsganj tehsil by population. Literacy is 82.2%, 17.0 points above the tehsil figure of 65.2%, and the sex ratio is 942 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 231216; the LGD village code is 213362.
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Key facts — Papi
Villages sharing pincode 231216
Other villages in Robertsganj tehsil
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- Population
- 872Census 2011
- Male / female
- 449 / 423
- Households
- 135
- People per home
- 6.5
- Literacy rate
- 82.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Papi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Papi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Papi · 24.7197° N, 83.0526° E
Electoral profile
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Government jobs near Papi
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
Open to residents of Uttar Pradesh
- UPPSC: Examination SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI/ SAHAYAK SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI A-4/E-1/2026
Apply by 6 Nov 2026
Source: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 27 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Papi
Papi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Robertsganj tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices418 in Sonbhadra district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
New Colony, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KHASRA NO 436 HOUSE NO 11 WARD NO 6 NEAR DHARAMSHALA ROBERTGANJ DISTT SONBHADRA UP 231216
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUNDFLOOR,RPTDCOMPLEX,BYPASS,ROBERTSGANJ,DIST SONEBHADRA,STATE UP,PIN 231216
Bank
ROBERT, BOB, Cinema Road, New Colony, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Bank · No map location — listed by district
ROBERTSGANJ,DT.SONBHADARA,PIN-231216, (U.P.)
Hospitals & clinics51 in Sonbhadra district
- Dr Sk clinic
Clinic
Hospital
Patel katra, Pannuganj Rd, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Hospital
Robertsganj
Hospital
Uttar Mohal, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Hospital
Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Hospital
Pipri Road, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra, Varanasi
Schools & anganwadis5 in Sonbhadra district
Colleges & universities9 in Sonbhadra district
Coaching / training institute
Tagore Nagar, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Police & fire stations3 in Sonbhadra district
Police station
Tagore Nagar, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Police station
Barauli, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Temples15 in Sonbhadra district
Temple
Uttar Mohal, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Temple
Kamarhi, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Temple
New Colony, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
- Shiv Mandir
Temple
Temple
Tagore Nagar, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Churches1 in Sonbhadra district
Other places of worship2 in Sonbhadra district
Gurudwara
New Colony, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
Transport53 in Sonbhadra district
Bus station
Bus stand, Road,, Kamarhi, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, Robertsganj
- -Maa Sharda Filling Station
Petrol pump
ROBERTSGANJ CITY,TAD,DST S, Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh 231216, Robertsganj
- Churk
Railway station
- Churk
Railway station
- Khairahi
Railway station
- Sonbhadra
Railway station
Community places9 in Sonbhadra district
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People often ask about Papi
Where is Papi located?
Papi is a village in Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Which district is Papi in?
Papi is in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Papi belong to?
Papi comes under the Papi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Papi?
The pincode of Papi, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra is 231216.
What is the population of Papi?
As per the 2011 Census, Papi had a population of 872 (449 males and 423 females).
How many households are there in Papi?
Papi had 135 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Papi?
The literacy rate of Papi was 82.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Papi?
Papi had 942 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Papi in?
Papi is in the Robertsganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Papi?
Chhotelal (Samajwadi Party) won the Robertsganj Lok Sabha seat, which includes Papi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Papi in?
Papi is in the Ghorawal assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Papi?
Dr. Anil Kumar Maurya (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Ghorawal assembly seat, which includes Papi, in 2022.
What is the LGD code of Papi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Papi is 213362 and its Census 2011 village code is 213362.
Which villages are near Papi?
Villages near Papi include Cherue (within ~15 km), Theru (within ~15 km), Hinduhari (within ~15 km), Durha (within ~15 km), Babhanauli Khurd (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- 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)
What do you need to find near Papi?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 34.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Sonbhadra district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Dudhi APMC | 3,200 | 3,400 | 3,300 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Dudhi APMC | 1,400 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Dudhi APMC | 1,500 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Dudhi APMC | 1,500 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Dudhi APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Dudhi APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Garlic · Garlic | Dudhi APMC | 9,500 | 9,700 | 9,600 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Dudhi APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 24 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 Papi's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Papi →Compare Papi with… →All villages in Robertsganj →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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- 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.
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Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
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Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
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Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
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