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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lalpur

As per Census 2011, Lalpur village has a total population of 4,501 people, consisting of 2,339 males and 2,162 females. The village has 937 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 887 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,097 literate and 2,404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,385 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5012,3392,162
Child Population (0–6 yrs)887476411
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,385718667
Literate Population2,0971,362735
Illiterate Population2,4049771,427

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IndarpurNorth-East1.82 km
HariharpurNorth-West2.32 km
RampurWest2.41 km
KatahraSouth2.90 km
MohanpurSouth-East3.03 km
PartapnagarNorth-East3.58 km
MadhopurNorth4.01 km
MahaddipurNorth-West4.17 km
BhatabariSouth4.36 km
MirdaulNorth-East4.39 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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 Lalpur

Where is Lalpur located?

Lalpur village is located in Chhatapur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Lalpur is Rampur.

What is the pincode of Lalpur?

The pincode of Lalpur is 854339.

What is the population of Lalpur?

Lalpur has a total population of 4,501, including 2,339 males and 2,162 females.

How many households are there in Lalpur?

There are 937 households in Lalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Lalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lalpur is 46.59%. Male literacy is 58.23% and female literacy is 34.00%.