Dhapi (धापी) — Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shamshad

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LGD code: 224141
Pincode: 854326
Population: 652
Households: 134
Literacy rate: 14.7%
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 385

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhapi compares

By population, Dhapi ranks #90 of 154 villages in Dagarua mandal.

Literacy rate

14.7%

−21.2% vs mandal average

Dhapi: 14.7%
Dagarua mandal: 35.9%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

890

−34 vs mandal average

Dhapi: 890
Dagarua mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

4.9

Same as the mandal average

Dhapi: 4.9
Dagarua mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Dhapi

LGD code: 224141
Pincode: 854326
Population (Census 2011): 652
Population (projected 2026): 769
Households: 134
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 890
Literacy rate: 14.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shamshad
Block / Mandal: Dagarua
Nearest railway station: Aurahi (5.1 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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Dhapi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

652

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

769

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

134

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

158

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: 652Census 2011
Households: 134Census 2011
Literacy rate: 14.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 158

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 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia 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

Dhapi on the mapधापी

Centred on Dagarua mandal

~mandal

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Aurahi
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What is the pincode of Dhapi?

The pincode of Dhapi, Dagarua mandal, Purnia district, Bihar is 854326.

In which district is Dhapi located?

Dhapi is a village in Dagarua mandal of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dhapi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhapi village has a population of 652 across 134 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhapi?

The current sarpanch of Dhapi gram panchayat is Shamshad.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhapi in?

Dhapi falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhapi in?

Dhapi falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhapi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhapi village is 14.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhapi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhapi village is 890 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Dhapi?

The nearest railway station to Dhapi is Aurahi (~5.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhapi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhapi, 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 Dhapi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhapi village is 224141.

How big is Dhapi compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Dhapi ranks 90 of 154 villages in Dagarua mandal by Census 2011 population (652 residents).

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Dhapi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Dhapi

What is the pincode of Dhapi?

In which district is Dhapi located?

What is the population of Dhapi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhapi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhapi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhapi in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhapi?

What is the sex ratio in Dhapi?

What is the nearest railway station to Dhapi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhapi?

What is the LGD code of Dhapi?

How big is Dhapi compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Dhapi on the mapधापी

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dhapi

What is the pincode of Dhapi?

In which district is Dhapi located?

What is the population of Dhapi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhapi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhapi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhapi in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhapi?

What is the sex ratio in Dhapi?

What is the nearest railway station to Dhapi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhapi?

What is the LGD code of Dhapi?

How big is Dhapi compared to other villages in Dagarua mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhapi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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