Mohanpur - Basantpur, Supaul

Mohanpur is a village situated in the Basantpur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basantpur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Kochgama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohanpur is 220982. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 854340 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mohanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mohanpur

As per Census 2011, Mohanpur village has a total population of 2,207 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,076 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 598 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 728 literate and 1,479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mohanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2071,1311,076
Child Population (0–6 yrs)598305293
Scheduled Castes (SC)1205763
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population728430298
Illiterate Population1,479701778

Nearby Villages of Mohanpur

Mohanpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hanuman NagarNorth-West1.31 km
HedolwaSouth1.61 km
PurainiNorth1.89 km
Hirde NagarWest2.07 km
GhauspurpattiNorth-East2.14 km
KochgawanSouth-East2.22 km
BasantpurNorth-West2.44 km
SobhankarpurSouth-East2.55 km
Bairia MalSouth-East2.65 km
ShankarpurEast2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohanpur

Mohanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Mohanpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Mohanpur is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mohanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mohanpur

Where is Mohanpur located?

Mohanpur village is located in Basantpur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mohanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohanpur is Kochgama.

What is the pincode of Mohanpur?

The pincode of Mohanpur is 854340.

What is the population of Mohanpur?

Mohanpur has a total population of 2,207, including 1,131 males and 1,076 females.

How many households are there in Mohanpur?

There are 496 households in Mohanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mohanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohanpur is 32.99%. Male literacy is 38.02% and female literacy is 27.70%.