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Raghunathpur Village

Raghunathpur is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217724, the Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 316 households and the reported area is 102 hectares. The local references include Bhelwa Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Raghunathpur is a village in Narkatia Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217724 and 1,742 people in 316 households.
Village Code217724
Population1,742
Households316
Area102 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Key Village Facts

Village
Raghunathpur
Census Village Code
217724
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatia
Sub-district Census Code
01036
CD Block
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat
Bhelwa
Households
316
Population
1,742
Male Population
903
Female Population
839
Sex Ratio
929.13
Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Raghunathpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,742 people, 102 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Raghunathpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockNarkatia
Gram PanchayatBhelwa
  • Raghunathpur falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217724.
  • The record lists 1,742 people living in 316 households.
  • The reported village area is 102 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Motihari.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,707.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Raghunathpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 217724, Bhelwa Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01036
Village Census Code
217724
CD Block Code
0024
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhelwa

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Raghunathpur, about 36 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
102 hectares
Area
1.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,742 people in 316 households, with 903 male residents and 839 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 3.44% and ST share is 0% for Raghunathpur. Population density works out to about 1,707.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
316
Total Population
1,742
Male Population
903
Female Population
839
Sex Ratio
929.13
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
60
SC Male Population
24
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
3.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Raghunathpur list 1 government primary 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
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
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 Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
3
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
6

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Raghunathpur 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
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Raghunathpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Raghunathpur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Raghunathpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 25.5 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
20.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.5
Canals Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raghunathpur village located?

Raghunathpur is in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Raghunathpur village in?

Raghunathpur village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Raghunathpur village in?

Raghunathpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Raghunathpur under?

Raghunathpur comes under Narkatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Raghunathpur?

The Census village code of Raghunathpur is 217724.

Which Gram Panchayat is Raghunathpur under?

Raghunathpur is listed under Bhelwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.

What is the population of Raghunathpur village?

The village record lists 1,742 people and 316 households for Raghunathpur.

How many households are in Raghunathpur village?

The village record lists 316 households for Raghunathpur.

What is the male and female population of Raghunathpur?

The record lists 903 male residents and 839 female residents for Raghunathpur.

What is the sex ratio of Raghunathpur village?

The sex ratio of Raghunathpur is 929.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Raghunathpur village?

The reported geographical area of Raghunathpur is 102 hectares.

What is the population density of Raghunathpur village?

The approximate population density of Raghunathpur is 1,707.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Raghunathpur?

The nearest town listed for Raghunathpur is Motihari, about 36 km away.

How far is Raghunathpur from the district headquarters?

Raghunathpur is about 26 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Raghunathpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Raghunathpur is about 8 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Raghunathpur?

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

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

For Raghunathpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 25.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.