Indian Village Directory

Harpur Village

Harpur is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216417, the Census 2011 record lists 1,136 people in 186 households and the reported area is 102 hectares. The local references include Majharia Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 12 km.

In short:

Harpur is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216417 and 1,136 people in 186 households.

Village Code216417
Population1,136
Households186
Area102 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Harpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,136 people, 102 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Harpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Majharia
  • Harpur falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216417.
  • The record lists 1,136 people living in 186 households.
  • The reported village area is 102 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Harpur
Census Village Code
216417
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Majharia
Households
186
Population
1,136
Male Population
606
Female Population
530
Sex Ratio
874.59
Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
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 1,113.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.8% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.11% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 65.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Harpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 216417, Majharia Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216417
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Majharia

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Harpur, about 12 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
63 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,136 people in 186 households, with 606 male residents and 530 female residents. The average household size is 6.11, and SC share is 8.8% and ST share is 2.11% for Harpur. Population density works out to about 1,113.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
186
Total Population
1,136
Male Population
606
Female Population
530
Sex Ratio
874.59
Average Household Size
6.11
SC Population
100
SC Male Population
55
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
8.8
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
2.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Harpur list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Harpur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Harpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.39 hectares and irrigated land is 42.38 hectares (65.8% 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
8.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.58 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.74 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.13 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.69 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.39
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.01 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.38
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
42.38 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harpur village located?

Harpur is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Harpur village in?

Harpur village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Harpur village in?

Harpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Harpur under?

Harpur comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Harpur?

The Census village code of Harpur is 216417.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harpur under?

Harpur is listed under Majharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Harpur village?

The village record lists 1,136 people and 186 households for Harpur.

How many households are in Harpur village?

The village record lists 186 households for Harpur.

What is the male and female population of Harpur?

The record lists 606 male residents and 530 female residents for Harpur.

What is the sex ratio of Harpur village?

The sex ratio of Harpur is 874.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harpur village?

The reported geographical area of Harpur is 102 hectares.

What is the population density of Harpur village?

The approximate population density of Harpur is 1,113.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Harpur?

The nearest town listed for Harpur is Narkatiyaganj, about 12 km away.

How far is Harpur from the district headquarters?

Harpur is about 63 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Harpur is about 18 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harpur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Harpur.

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

For Harpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.39 hectares and irrigated land is 42.38 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Harpur.

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.