Indian Village Directory

Harpur Village

Harpur is an inhabited village in Goriakothi Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231596, the Census 2011 record lists 3,490 people in 556 households and the reported area is 194 hectares. The local references include Harpur Gram Panchayat, Goriakothi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siwan at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Harpur is a village in Goriakothi Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231596 and 3,490 people in 556 households.
Village Code231596
Population3,490
Households556
Area194 hectares
Nearest TownSiwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Harpur
Census Village Code
231596
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Siwan
District Census Code
218
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goriakothi
Sub-district Census Code
01232
CD Block
Goriakothi
Gram Panchayat
Harpur
Households
556
Population
3,490
Male Population
1,704
Female Population
1,786
Sex Ratio
1,048.12
Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Harpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,490 people, 194 hectares of reported area and Siwan as the nearest town reference for Harpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSiwan
CD BlockGoriakothi
Gram PanchayatHarpur
  • Harpur falls under Goriakothi Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231596.
  • The record lists 3,490 people living in 556 households.
  • The reported village area is 194 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Siwan.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,798.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.32%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.4%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 231596, Harpur Gram Panchayat and Goriakothi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01232
Village Census Code
231596
CD Block Code
0220
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Goriakothi
Gram Panchayat Name
Harpur

Location and Distance

Siwan is the nearest town listed for Harpur, about 31 km away. Siwan is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goriakothi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Siwan
Distance within State/UT
31 km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,490 people in 556 households, with 1,704 male residents and 1,786 female residents. The average household size is 6.28, and SC share is 13.3% and ST share is 0.32% for Harpur. Population density works out to about 1,798.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
556
Total Population
3,490
Male Population
1,704
Female Population
1,786
Sex Ratio
1,048.12
Average Household Size
6.28
SC Population
464
SC Male Population
227
SC Female Population
237
SC Population Share
13.3
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Harpur list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
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 Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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, 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Harpur 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 Harpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146.2 hectares and irrigated land is 120.5 hectares (82.4% 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
18.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.5
Canals Area In Hectares
80.9 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Harpur

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 67%
Central Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 841413 Siwan Goriakothi Jamo Jamo Bazar Jamo Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841413
Punjab National Bank ATM 841434 Siwan Goriakothi Bhithi Bhithi Afrad Bhithi Rd, Gorayakothi, Bhithi, Teh.siwan, 841434, Siwan, Bihar, 841434
State Bank of India ATM 841203 Siwan Goriakothi Chainpur Chainpur Mubarakpur Chainpur Mubarakpur, Siwan, Bihar, 841203
State Bank of India ATM 841413 Siwan Goriakothi Jamo At Post Jamo Bajar, Jella Siwan Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, Siwan, Bihar, 841413
State Bank of India ATM 841434 Siwan Goriakothi Gorea Kothi Vill+po-Goreakothi, Jamo Road Barharia Siwan Vill+po-Goreakothi, Jamo Road Barharia Siwan, Siwan, Bihar, 841434
State Bank of India ATM 841434 Siwan Goriakothi Jamo Malmalia Mohammadpur RD Jamo Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841434

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 Harpur village located?

Harpur is in Goriakothi Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Harpur village in?

Harpur village is in Siwan district.

Which state is Harpur village in?

Harpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Harpur under?

Harpur comes under Goriakothi 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 231596.

Which Gram Panchayat is Harpur under?

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

What is the population of Harpur village?

The village record lists 3,490 people and 556 households for Harpur.

How many households are in Harpur village?

The village record lists 556 households for Harpur.

What is the male and female population of Harpur?

The record lists 1,704 male residents and 1,786 female residents for Harpur.

What is the sex ratio of Harpur village?

The sex ratio of Harpur is 1,048.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Harpur village?

The reported geographical area of Harpur is 194 hectares.

What is the population density of Harpur village?

The approximate population density of Harpur is 1,798.97 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 Siwan, about 31 km away.

How far is Harpur from the district headquarters?

Harpur is about 31 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Harpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Harpur is about 7 km from Goriakothi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Harpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school 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 146.2 hectares and irrigated land is 120.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Harpur. These records include 3 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.