Surajpokhar Village
Surajpokhar is a revenue village in Azamnagar block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 442 in 97 households (Census 2011).
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442 souls. 97 homes.
Azamnagar block, Katihar district, Bihar.
Surajpokhar today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Surajpokhar (सुरज्पोखर), Azamnagar block, Katihar!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Surajpokhar
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Surajpokhar at a glance
A small village by the standards of Azamnagar block, Surajpokhar ranked 164th of 214 by population, with 442 people in 97 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 50.6%, above Katihar district's 49.6% (Azamnagar block: 47.6%), while the sex ratio was 889 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 921. It falls under Jokar gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 854116. The village covers 77 hectares — about 0.77 km², or roughly 576 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Pranpur assembly constituency and the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Azamnagar Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2019-20) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Surajpokhar is in the Jokar (जोकड़) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Jokar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Surajpokhar compares
By population, Surajpokhar ranks #164 of 214 inhabited villages in Azamnagar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Surajpokhar ranks
| Ranked by | Surajpokhar | In Katihar district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 442 | 1,038 of 1,306 (tied) | 33,029 of 39,073 (tied)above 15% | 1,243 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 97 | 1,031 of 1,306 (tied) | 30,932 of 39,073 (tied)above 21% | 252 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 50.6% | 591 of 1,306 (tied) | 30,267 of 39,071 (tied)above 23% | 49.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 889 per 1,000 males | 985 of 1,305 (tied) | 28,101 of 39,052 (tied)above 27% | 922 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.56 per household | 957 of 1,306 (tied) | 35,559 of 39,073 (tied)above 9% | 4.84 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 575.7 per km² | 1,008 of 1,303 | 31,232 of 38,451above 19% | 972.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 28.1% | 953 of 1,306 (tied) | 27,147 of 39,073 (tied)above 30% | 32.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Surajpokhar
In Katihar district
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What Surajpokhar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 442Census 2011
- Male / female
- 234 / 208
- Households
- 97
- People per home
- 4.6
- Literacy rate
- 50.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 124
- Work participation
- 28.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Surajpokhar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Surajpokhar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Surajpokhar · 25.5442° N, 87.5698° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 36 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Surajpokhar
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Surajpokhar
Surajpokhar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Azamnagar block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Hospital
Supaul, Bihar
Hospital
Salmari
Primary / community health centre
Azamnagar
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
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Temple
Temple
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Gurudwara
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Azamnagar Road
Railway station
- Babhabgaon Halt
Railway station
- Barsoi Junction
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Surajpokhar
Where is Surajpokhar located?
Surajpokhar is a village in Azamnagar block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Surajpokhar in?
Surajpokhar is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Surajpokhar belong to?
Surajpokhar comes under the Jokar gram panchayat.
How is Surajpokhar written in the local script?
Surajpokhar is written सुरज्पोखर.
What is the pincode of Surajpokhar?
The pincode of Surajpokhar, Azamnagar, Katihar is 854116.
What is the population of Surajpokhar?
As per the 2011 Census, Surajpokhar had a population of 442 (234 males and 208 females).
How many households are there in Surajpokhar?
Surajpokhar had 97 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Surajpokhar?
Surajpokhar covers about 77 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Surajpokhar?
The literacy rate of Surajpokhar was 50.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Surajpokhar?
Surajpokhar had 889 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Surajpokhar in?
Surajpokhar is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Surajpokhar?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Surajpokhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Surajpokhar in?
Surajpokhar is in the Pranpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Surajpokhar?
Nisha Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Pranpur assembly seat, which includes Surajpokhar, in 2025.
Which development block is Surajpokhar in?
Surajpokhar is in the Azamnagar development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Surajpokhar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Surajpokhar is 225264 and its Census 2011 village code is 225264.
Which villages are near Surajpokhar?
Villages near Surajpokhar include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 8.5 km), Bati (about 9 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 14 km).
What is the population of Surajpokhar in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Surajpokhar's Census 2011 population of 442 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 560 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Surajpokhar?
The sarpanch of Surajpokhar has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Katihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 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 Surajpokhar's shops. Best mandi price near Surajpokhar →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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