Lalpur - Chhatapur, Supaul

Lalpur is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalpur is 221067. The village covers a total geographical area of 617 hectares and falls under the 854339 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Lalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lalpur village had a total population of 4,501 people, including 2,339 males and 2,162 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.02%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 41.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,385.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalpur

Lalpur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Lalpur

Lalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Lalpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Lalpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalpur

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

FAQs about Lalpur