Thandapur - Bihpur, Bhagalpur

Thandapur is a village situated in the Bihpur subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhagalpur. Jhandapur West serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thandapur is 238901. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 853201 pincode. Bhagalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Thandapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bihpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Thandapur village had a total population of 12,963 people, including 6,872 males and 6,091 females, living in 2,260 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 65.62% and female literacy at 50.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,054.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population12,9636,8726,091
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,2481,1471,101
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,054548506
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population6,2983,7572,541
Illiterate Population6,6653,1153,550

Nearby Villages of Thandapur

Thandapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Thandapur

Public transport in the Thandapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Thandapur has a railway station.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhagalpur to Thandapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thandapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thandapur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Thandapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thandapur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thandapur

Where is Thandapur located?

Thandapur village is located in Bihpur Subdivision, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thandapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Thandapur is Jhandapur West.

What is the pincode of Thandapur?

The pincode of Thandapur is 853201.

What is the population of Thandapur?

Thandapur had a total population of 12,963, including 6,872 males and 6,091 females.

How many households are there in Thandapur?

Thandapur had 2,260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thandapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thandapur was 58.78%. Male literacy was 65.62% and female literacy was 50.92%.