Indian Village Directory

Mahua Village

Mahua is an inhabited village in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240983, the Census 2011 record lists 246 people in 50 households and the reported area is 66 hectares. The local references include Sainchak Gram Panchayat, Dhuraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 38 km.

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Quick answer: Mahua is a village in Dhuraiya Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240983 and 246 people in 50 households.
Village Code240983
Population246
Households50
Area66 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahua
Census Village Code
240983
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhuraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01348
CD Block
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat
Sainchak
Households
50
Population
246
Male Population
125
Female Population
121
Sex Ratio
968
Area
66 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813109
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 246 people, 66 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Mahua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
CD BlockDhuraiya
Gram PanchayatSainchak
  • Mahua falls under Dhuraiya Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240983.
  • The record lists 246 people living in 50 households.
  • The reported village area is 66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, 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 Density372.73 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.92 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahua in the official administrative record. Census village code 240983, Sainchak Gram Panchayat and Dhuraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01348
Village Census Code
240983
CD Block Code
0336
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Sainchak

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Mahua, about 38 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhuraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
38 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
66 hectares
Area
0.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 246 people in 50 households, with 125 male residents and 121 female residents. The average household size is 4.92, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mahua. Population density works out to about 372.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
50
Total Population
246
Male Population
125
Female Population
121
Sex Ratio
968
Average Household Size
4.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahua list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mahua.

Post Office
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahua include cooperative bank. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahua is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 61.6 hectares and irrigated land is 50.3 hectares (81.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
61.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.3
Canals Area In Hectares
45.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahua

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 75%
CRM 2 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 62%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
Uco Bank 1 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 813109 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Banka Punsia Bazaar, Po-Punsia, Dist-Banka, PIN-813109, Banka, Bihar, 813109
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 813109 Banka Rajaun Punsia Thana - Rajaoun, Banka, Bihar - 813109 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Punsia, Po Punsia, Banka, Bihar, 813109
State Bank of India ATM 813109 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Banka VILL-Punsia, P. O- Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813109
Uco Bank ATM 813109 Banka Banka Vijayhat Banka A/P Vijayhat, Block- Barahat Via- Punsia, Dist. Banka Bihar-813109, Banka, Bihar, 813109
State Bank of India ATM 813109 Banka Rajaun Bhagwanpur Bijay Haat Near Ioc Petrol Pump, Banka, Bihar, 813109
State Bank of India ATM 813109 Banka Rajaun Punsia Near Bus Stand Near Bus Stand, Punsia Bazar, Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813109
State Bank of India CRM 813109 Banka Rajaun Punsia Punsia Punsia, Banka, Bihar, 813109

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 Mahua village located?

Mahua is in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Mahua village in?

Mahua village is in Banka district.

Which state is Mahua village in?

Mahua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mahua under?

Mahua comes under Dhuraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahua?

The Census village code of Mahua is 240983.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahua under?

Mahua is listed under Sainchak Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhuraiya.

What is the population of Mahua village?

The village record lists 246 people and 50 households for Mahua.

How many households are in Mahua village?

The village record lists 50 households for Mahua.

What is the male and female population of Mahua?

The record lists 125 male residents and 121 female residents for Mahua.

What is the sex ratio of Mahua village?

The sex ratio of Mahua is 968 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahua village?

The reported geographical area of Mahua is 66 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahua village?

The approximate population density of Mahua is 372.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahua?

The nearest town listed for Mahua is Banka, about 38 km away.

How far is Mahua from the district headquarters?

Mahua is about 38 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahua from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahua is about 8 km from Dhuraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Mahua.

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

For Mahua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 61.6 hectares and irrigated land is 50.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahua. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.