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.
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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
6 |
75% |
| CRM |
2 |
25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.