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Maheshmara Village

Maheshmara is an inhabited village in Katoria Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241959, the Census 2011 record lists 3,918 people in 756 households and the reported area is 1,012.2 hectares. The local references include Harhar Gram Panchayat, Katoria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Deoghar(jharkhand) at about 44 km.

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Quick answer: Maheshmara is a village in Katoria Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241959 and 3,918 people in 756 households.
Village Code241959
Population3,918
Households756
Area1,012.2 hectares
Nearest TownDeoghar(jharkhand)

Key Village Facts

Village
Maheshmara
Census Village Code
241959
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katoria
Sub-district Census Code
01354
CD Block
Katoria
Gram Panchayat
Harhar
Households
756
Population
3,918
Male Population
2,087
Female Population
1,831
Sex Ratio
877.34
Area
1,012.2 hectares
Area
10.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Nearest Town Distance
44 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Maheshmara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,918 people, 1,012.2 hectares of reported area and Deoghar(jharkhand) as the nearest town reference for Maheshmara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
BlockKatoria
CD BlockKatoria
Gram PanchayatHarhar
  • Maheshmara falls under Katoria Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 241959.
  • The record lists 3,918 people living in 756 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,012.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Deoghar(jharkhand).
  • 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

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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 Density387.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maheshmara in the official administrative record. Census village code 241959, Harhar Gram Panchayat and Katoria CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01354
Village Census Code
241959
CD Block Code
0342
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Katoria
Gram Panchayat Name
Harhar

Location and Distance

Deoghar(jharkhand) is the nearest town listed for Maheshmara, about 44 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Katoria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance within State/UT
44 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance outside State/UT
44 km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Town
44 km
Total Geographical Area
1,012.2 hectares
Area
10.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,918 people in 756 households, with 2,087 male residents and 1,831 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 22.77% and ST share is 0.03% for Maheshmara. Population density works out to about 387.08 people per sq km.

Total Households
756
Total Population
3,918
Male Population
2,087
Female Population
1,831
Sex Ratio
877.34
Average Household Size
5.18
SC Population
892
SC Male Population
472
SC Female Population
420
SC Population Share
22.77
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maheshmara 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 in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Maheshmara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Maheshmara is reported as 1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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
1 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 Maheshmara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.59 hectares and irrigated land is 152.6 hectares (48.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
510.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
160.01
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
27.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
314.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
161.99 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
152.6
Canals Area In Hectares
25.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
127.2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Maheshmara

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
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 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
Uco Bank ATM 813106 Banka Katoria Katoria Katoria Bhagalpurat- Banka Road Katoria, P.O. Katoria, Dist- Banka, Bihar, PIN No 813106katoria, 813210, Banka, Bihar…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 813106 Banka Katoria Katoria Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813106 ICICI Bank Ltd, Po and Ps Katoria, Banka, Bihar, 813106

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 Maheshmara village located?

Maheshmara is in Katoria Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maheshmara village in?

Maheshmara village is in Banka district.

Which state is Maheshmara village in?

Maheshmara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maheshmara under?

Maheshmara comes under Katoria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maheshmara?

The Census village code of Maheshmara is 241959.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maheshmara under?

Maheshmara is listed under Harhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katoria.

What is the population of Maheshmara village?

The village record lists 3,918 people and 756 households for Maheshmara.

How many households are in Maheshmara village?

The village record lists 756 households for Maheshmara.

What is the male and female population of Maheshmara?

The record lists 2,087 male residents and 1,831 female residents for Maheshmara.

What is the sex ratio of Maheshmara village?

The sex ratio of Maheshmara is 877.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maheshmara village?

The reported geographical area of Maheshmara is 1,012.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Maheshmara village?

The approximate population density of Maheshmara is 387.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maheshmara?

The nearest town listed for Maheshmara is Deoghar(jharkhand), about 44 km away.

How far is Maheshmara from the district headquarters?

Maheshmara is about 40 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maheshmara from the sub-district headquarters?

Maheshmara is about 8 km from Katoria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Maheshmara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Maheshmara.

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

For Maheshmara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.59 hectares and irrigated land is 152.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maheshmara. These records include 2 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.