Indian Village Directory

Harpur Shyam Village

Harpur Shyam is an inhabited village in Khanpur Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236468, the Census 2011 record lists 1,059 people in 220 households and the reported area is 33 hectares. The local references include Jahangeer Pur Gram Panchayat, Khanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samstipur at about 15 km.

In short:

Harpur Shyam is a village in Khanpur Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236468 and 1,059 people in 220 households.

Village Code236468
Population1,059
Households220
Area33 hectares
Nearest TownSamstipur

Detailed village profile

Harpur Shyam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,059 people, 33 hectares of reported area and Samstipur as the nearest town reference for Harpur Shyam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Samastipur
Block Khanpur
CD Block Khanpur
Gram Panchayat Jahangeer Pur
  • Harpur Shyam falls under Khanpur Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236468.
  • The record lists 1,059 people living in 220 households.
  • The reported village area is 33 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Samstipur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Harpur Shyam
Census Village Code
236468
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01287
CD Block
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat
Jahangeer Pur
Households
220
Population
1,059
Male Population
573
Female Population
486
Sex Ratio
848.17
Area
33 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 3,209.09 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.81 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.7% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Harpur Shyam in the official administrative record. Census village code 236468, Jahangeer Pur Gram Panchayat and Khanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01287
Village Census Code
236468
CD Block Code
0275
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Khanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Jahangeer Pur

Location and Distance

Samstipur is the nearest town listed for Harpur Shyam, about 15 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Khanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Samstipur
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Samstipur
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
33 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,059 people in 220 households, with 573 male residents and 486 female residents. The average household size is 4.81, and SC share is 1.7% and ST share is 0% for Harpur Shyam. Population density works out to about 3,209.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
220
Total Population
1,059
Male Population
573
Female Population
486
Sex Ratio
848.17
Average Household Size
4.81
SC Population
18
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
1.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
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 Shyam include 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Harpur Shyam 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 Shyam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
33.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Harpur Shyam village located?

Harpur Shyam is in Khanpur Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Harpur Shyam village in?

Harpur Shyam village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Harpur Shyam village in?

Harpur Shyam village is in Bihar.

Which block is Harpur Shyam under?

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

What is the Census village code of Harpur Shyam?

The Census village code of Harpur Shyam is 236468.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harpur Shyam under?

Harpur Shyam is listed under Jahangeer Pur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khanpur.

What is the population of Harpur Shyam village?

The village record lists 1,059 people and 220 households for Harpur Shyam.

How many households are in Harpur Shyam village?

The village record lists 220 households for Harpur Shyam.

What is the male and female population of Harpur Shyam?

The record lists 573 male residents and 486 female residents for Harpur Shyam.

What is the sex ratio of Harpur Shyam village?

The sex ratio of Harpur Shyam is 848.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harpur Shyam village?

The reported geographical area of Harpur Shyam is 33 hectares.

What is the population density of Harpur Shyam village?

The approximate population density of Harpur Shyam is 3,209.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Harpur Shyam?

The nearest town listed for Harpur Shyam is Samstipur, about 15 km away.

How far is Harpur Shyam from the district headquarters?

Harpur Shyam is about 15 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harpur Shyam from the sub-district headquarters?

Harpur Shyam is about 8 km from Khanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harpur Shyam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Harpur Shyam.

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

For Harpur Shyam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.