Indian Village Directory

Harpur Village

Harpur is an inhabited village in Majhaulia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217301, the Census 2011 record lists 21,497 people in 3,840 households and the reported area is 1,370 hectares. The local references include Harpur Gadhwa Gram Panchayat, Majhaulia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 20 km.

In short:

Harpur is a village in Majhaulia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217301 and 21,497 people in 3,840 households.

Village Code217301

Population21,497

Households3,840

Area1,370 hectares

Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Harpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 21,497 people, 1,370 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Harpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar

District Pashchim Champaran

Block Majhaulia

CD Block Majhaulia

Gram Panchayat HARPUR GADHWA

Harpur falls under Majhaulia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 217301.
The record lists 21,497 people living in 3,840 households.
The reported village area is 1,370 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
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: 217301
State: Bihar
State Census Code: 10
District: Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code: 203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Majhaulia
Sub-district Census Code: 01027
CD Block: Majhaulia
Gram Panchayat: Harpur Gadhwa
Households: 3,840
Population: 21,497
Male Population: 11,260
Female Population: 10,237
Sex Ratio: 909.15
Area: 1,370 hectares
Area: 13.7 sq km
Nearest Town: Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance: 20 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 1,569.12 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.6 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 11.88% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0.51% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 31.9% 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 217301, Harpur Gadhwa Gram Panchayat and Majhaulia CD Block.

State Census Code: 10
District Census Code: 203
Sub-district Census Code: 01027
Village Census Code: 217301
CD Block Code: 0015
Gram Panchayat Code: 0006
CD Block Name: Majhaulia
Gram Panchayat Name: Harpur Gadhwa

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter: Majhaulia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 10 km
District Headquarter: Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter: 20 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Bettiah
Distance within State/UT: 20 km
Nearest Town: Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town: 20 km
Total Geographical Area: 1,370 hectares
Area: 13.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 21,497 people in 3,840 households, with 11,260 male residents and 10,237 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 11.88% and ST share is 0.51% for Harpur. Population density works out to about 1,569.12 people per sq km.

Total Households: 3,840
Total Population: 21,497
Male Population: 11,260
Female Population: 10,237
Sex Ratio: 909.15
Average Household Size: 5.6
SC Population: 2,553
SC Male Population: 1,339
SC Female Population: 1,214
SC Population Share: 11.88
ST Population: 109
ST Male Population: 54
ST Female Population: 55
ST Population Share: 0.51
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Harpur list 6 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 1
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 6
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 3
Private Middle School: Available
Private Middle School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Harpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
TB Clinic Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count: 10
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count: 5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated: Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 58 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 325 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Harpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Animal Cart: Available
State Highway: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Harpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Harpur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Harpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,020 hectares and irrigated land is 325 hectares (31.9% 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: 62.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 45 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 65 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 23 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 60 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 37 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 1020.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 695 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 325.0

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
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 Majhaulia 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 Majhaulia 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 217301.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harpur under?

Harpur is listed under HARPUR GADHWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Majhaulia.

What is the population of Harpur village?

The village record lists 21,497 people and 3,840 households for Harpur.

How many households are in Harpur village?

The village record lists 3,840 households for Harpur.

What is the male and female population of Harpur?

The record lists 11,260 male residents and 10,237 female residents for Harpur.

What is the sex ratio of Harpur village?

The sex ratio of Harpur is 909.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harpur village?

The reported geographical area of Harpur is 1,370 hectares.

What is the population density of Harpur village?

The approximate population density of Harpur is 1,569.12 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 Bettiah, about 20 km away.

How far is Harpur from the district headquarters?

Harpur is about 20 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Harpur is about 10 km from Majhaulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harpur?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Harpur.

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

For Harpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,020 hectares and irrigated land is 325 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.