Indian Village Directory

Goshainpur Village

Goshainpur is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221894, the Census 2011 record lists 660 people in 140 households and the reported area is 108 hectares. The local references include Shankarpur Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 20 km.

In short:

Goshainpur is a village in Kursakatta Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221894 and 660 people in 140 households.

Village Code221894
Population660
Households140
Area108 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Detailed village profile

Goshainpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 660 people, 108 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Goshainpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Kursakatta
CD Block Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Shankarpur
  • Goshainpur falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221894.
  • The record lists 660 people living in 140 households.
  • The reported village area is 108 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Goshainpur
Census Village Code
221894
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kursakatta
Sub-district Census Code
01117
CD Block
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat
Shankarpur
Households
140
Population
660
Male Population
337
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
958.46
Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854331
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 611.11 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.79% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Goshainpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 221894, Shankarpur Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01117
Village Census Code
221894
CD Block Code
0105
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Name
Shankarpur

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Goshainpur, about 20 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kursakatta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 660 people in 140 households, with 337 male residents and 323 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 38.79% and ST share is 0% for Goshainpur. Population density works out to about 611.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
140
Total Population
660
Male Population
337
Female Population
323
Sex Ratio
958.46
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
256
SC Male Population
127
SC Female Population
129
SC Population Share
38.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Goshainpur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Goshainpur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Goshainpur include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Goshainpur include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Goshainpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.2 hectares and irrigated land is 64.2 hectares (74.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.3
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.2
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
44.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Goshainpur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 854331 Araria Kursakatta Kursakatta Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Goshainpur village located?

Goshainpur is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Goshainpur village in?

Goshainpur village is in Araria district.

Which state is Goshainpur village in?

Goshainpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Goshainpur under?

Goshainpur comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Goshainpur?

The Census village code of Goshainpur is 221894.

Which Gram Panchayat is Goshainpur under?

Goshainpur is listed under Shankarpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.

What is the population of Goshainpur village?

The village record lists 660 people and 140 households for Goshainpur.

How many households are in Goshainpur village?

The village record lists 140 households for Goshainpur.

What is the male and female population of Goshainpur?

The record lists 337 male residents and 323 female residents for Goshainpur.

What is the sex ratio of Goshainpur village?

The sex ratio of Goshainpur is 958.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Goshainpur village?

The reported geographical area of Goshainpur is 108 hectares.

What is the population density of Goshainpur village?

The approximate population density of Goshainpur is 611.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Goshainpur?

The nearest town listed for Goshainpur is Forbesganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Goshainpur from the district headquarters?

Goshainpur is about 43 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Goshainpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Goshainpur is about 8 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Goshainpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Goshainpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Goshainpur?

For Goshainpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.2 hectares and irrigated land is 64.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Goshainpur?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Goshainpur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.