Indian Village Directory

Mahagawan Village

Mahagawan is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239825, the Census 2011 record lists 401 people in 97 households and the reported area is 28 hectares. The local references include Gobrai Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 35 km.

In short:

Mahagawan is a village in Shahkund Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239825 and 401 people in 97 households.

Village Code239825
Population401
Households97
Area28 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Detailed village profile

Mahagawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 401 people, 28 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Mahagawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhagalpur
Block Shahkund
CD Block Shahkund
Gram Panchayat Gobrai
  • Mahagawan falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239825.
  • The record lists 401 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 28 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Mahagawan
Census Village Code
239825
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shahkund
Sub-district Census Code
01341
CD Block
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat
Gobrai
Households
97
Population
401
Male Population
195
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,056.41
Area
28 hectares
Area
0.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,432.14 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahagawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 239825, Gobrai Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01341
Village Census Code
239825
CD Block Code
0329
CD Block Name
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat Name
Gobrai

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Mahagawan, about 35 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shahkund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
28 hectares
Area
0.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 401 people in 97 households, with 195 male residents and 206 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mahagawan. Population density works out to about 1,432.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
401
Male Population
195
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,056.41
Average Household Size
4.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahagawan 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 Mahagawan include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahagawan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahagawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 1.46 hectares (6.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.46

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahagawan

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.

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
3
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 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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 812006 Bhagalpur Shahkund Ratanpur Bihar VILL- Ratanpur, Ratangunj Po- Ratangunj Ps:sajour Dist- Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006
State Bank of India CRM 813108 Bhagalpur Shahkund Kasba Kherhi Shahkund Shahkund, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813108
Uco Bank ATM 812006 Bhagalpur Shahkund Sajaur Bhagalpur At+po=sajour, Via=nathnagar, Dist-Bhagalpur, Bihar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006

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 Mahagawan village located?

Mahagawan is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Mahagawan village in?

Mahagawan village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Mahagawan village in?

Mahagawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mahagawan under?

Mahagawan comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahagawan?

The Census village code of Mahagawan is 239825.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahagawan under?

Mahagawan is listed under Gobrai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.

What is the population of Mahagawan village?

The village record lists 401 people and 97 households for Mahagawan.

How many households are in Mahagawan village?

The village record lists 97 households for Mahagawan.

What is the male and female population of Mahagawan?

The record lists 195 male residents and 206 female residents for Mahagawan.

What is the sex ratio of Mahagawan village?

The sex ratio of Mahagawan is 1,056.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahagawan village?

The reported geographical area of Mahagawan is 28 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahagawan village?

The approximate population density of Mahagawan is 1,432.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahagawan?

The nearest town listed for Mahagawan is Bhagalpur, about 35 km away.

How far is Mahagawan from the district headquarters?

Mahagawan is about 35 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahagawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahagawan is about 8 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahagawan?

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

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

For Mahagawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 1.46 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahagawan. 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.