Gopalganj: Residents of Gopalganj and nearby areas will be able to access passport services closer to home as the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Patna, organises a three-day Passport Seva Mobile Van Camp from October 27 to 29, 2026.
The camp is being organised under the Ministry of External Affairs’ citizen-focused initiative, Passport Seva – Passport at Your Doorstep. The programme aims to make passport services more accessible, particularly for people living in remote and underserved areas.
Camp to Be Held at Hathua Sub-Divisional Office
The camp will take place at the Hathua Sub-Divisional Office Complex, Gopalganj.
It will be jointly inaugurated on October 27 by Sameer Saurabh, District Magistrate of Gopalganj, and Swadha Rizvi, Regional Passport Officer, Patna.
The initiative is expected to reduce the need for applicants to travel long distances to access passport services.
165 Appointments Available Over Three Days
The mobile van camp is planned to accommodate 165 applicants, with 55 appointments scheduled for each day.
Applicants can book appointments through the official Passport Seva Portal: www.passportindia.gov.in.
While booking, applicants must select the following location:
“Passport Mobile Van Camp in Gopalganj district, Bihar at Hathua Sub-Divisional Office Complex, Gopalganj – 841436”
Applicants are advised to check the portal for appointment availability and follow the prescribed application procedure.
Documents and Fees: What Applicants Should Know
Applicants should review the applicable passport fees and documentation requirements before submitting their applications.
They should ensure that all required documents are complete and available at the time of their appointment to help avoid delays.
Eligible applicants may also use DigiLocker to access and share documents wherever permitted under the applicable guidelines.
Passport Applications in Gopalganj Rise by 43%
The camp comes amid growing demand for passport services in the district.
According to figures shared by the RPO, Patna, the number of passport applications received in Gopalganj increased from 30,697 in 2021 to 43,902 in 2025, a rise of approximately 43%.
The number of passports issued also increased from 28,434 in 2021 to 40,764 in 2025, representing growth of around 43.4%.
The figures underline the rising demand for passport services and the importance of providing convenient access to applicants across the district.
22nd Mobile Van Camp by RPO Patna
The Gopalganj initiative will be the 22nd Passport Seva Mobile Van Camp organised by the Regional Passport Office, Patna, as part of its efforts to extend services across Bihar.
More than 3,200 applicants have benefited from similar outreach camps organised in coordination with district administrations and other institutions, according to the office.
Such camps are intended to make passport services more accessible to residents of remote areas and locations with high demand.
Follow Official Channels for Updates
The Regional Passport Office, Patna, has encouraged applicants to follow its official social media accounts, @RPOPatna, for announcements, public advisories and updates regarding special camps.
Applicants should rely on official channels for authentic information and ensure they comply with the prescribed application and documentation requirements.
