Indian Village Directory

Maina Village

Maina is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222073, the Census 2011 record lists 1,578 people in 308 households and the reported area is 182 hectares. The local references include Sukhsaina Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Maina is a village in Palasi Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222073 and 1,578 people in 308 households.
Village Code222073
Population1,578
Households308
Area182 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Key Village Facts

Village
Maina
Census Village Code
222073
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palasi
Sub-district Census Code
01119
CD Block
Palasi
Gram Panchayat
Sukhsaina
Households
308
Population
1,578
Male Population
807
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
955.39
Area
182 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854329
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Maina at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,578 people, 182 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Maina, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
BlockPalasi
CD BlockPalasi
Gram PanchayatSukhsaina
  • Maina falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222073.
  • The record lists 1,578 people living in 308 households.
  • The reported village area is 182 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density867.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.03%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.63%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maina in the official administrative record. Census village code 222073, Sukhsaina Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01119
Village Census Code
222073
CD Block Code
0107
Gram Panchayat Code
0016
CD Block Name
Palasi
Gram Panchayat Name
Sukhsaina

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Maina, about 22 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palasi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
182 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,578 people in 308 households, with 807 male residents and 771 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 20.03% and ST share is 0.63% for Maina. Population density works out to about 867.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
308
Total Population
1,578
Male Population
807
Female Population
771
Sex Ratio
955.39
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
316
SC Male Population
166
SC Female Population
150
SC Population Share
20.03
ST Population
10
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
0.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maina include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Maina include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Maina include commercial bank and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maina show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 179.28 hectares and irrigated land is 55.57 hectares (31% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
179.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
123.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
55.57
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
55.57 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Maina

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854332 Araria Palasi Gopalnagar Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332
State Bank of India ATM 854333 Araria Palasi Urlaha Urlaha, Teh.araria Urlaha, Teh.araria, Araria, Bihar, 854333

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maina village located?

Maina is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maina village in?

Maina village is in Araria district.

Which state is Maina village in?

Maina village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maina under?

Maina comes under Palasi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maina?

The Census village code of Maina is 222073.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maina under?

Maina is listed under Sukhsaina Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.

What is the population of Maina village?

The village record lists 1,578 people and 308 households for Maina.

How many households are in Maina village?

The village record lists 308 households for Maina.

What is the male and female population of Maina?

The record lists 807 male residents and 771 female residents for Maina.

What is the sex ratio of Maina village?

The sex ratio of Maina is 955.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maina village?

The reported geographical area of Maina is 182 hectares.

What is the population density of Maina village?

The approximate population density of Maina is 867.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maina?

The nearest town listed for Maina is Araria, about 22 km away.

How far is Maina from the district headquarters?

Maina is about 22 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maina from the sub-district headquarters?

Maina is about 8 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Maina?

For Maina, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 179.28 hectares and irrigated land is 55.57 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Maina?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maina. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Maina.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.