Indian Village Directory

Maher Village

Maher is an inhabited village in Islamnagar Aliganj Block of Jamui district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258522, the Census 2011 record lists 559 people in 102 households and the reported area is 57 hectares. The local references include Kaiar Gram Panchayat, Islamnagar Aliganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamui at about 35 km.

In short:

Maher is a village in Islamnagar Aliganj Block, Jamui district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258522 and 559 people in 102 households.

Village Code258522
Population559
Households102
Area57 hectares
Nearest TownJamui

Detailed village profile

Maher at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 559 people, 57 hectares of reported area and Jamui as the nearest town reference for Maher, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Jamui
CD Block Islamnagar Aliganj
Gram Panchayat Kaiar
  • Maher falls under Islamnagar Aliganj Block in Jamui district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258522.
  • The record lists 559 people living in 102 households.
  • The reported village area is 57 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamui.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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
Maher
Census Village Code
258522
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jamui
District Census Code
238
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Islamnagar Aliganj
Sub-district Census Code
01525
CD Block
Islamnagar Aliganj
Gram Panchayat
Kaiar
Households
102
Population
559
Male Population
282
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
982.27
Area
57 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamui
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 980.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.48 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 74.06% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 51.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maher in the official administrative record. Census village code 258522, Kaiar Gram Panchayat and Islamnagar Aliganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
238
Sub-district Census Code
01525
Village Census Code
258522
CD Block Code
0513
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Islamnagar Aliganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Kaiar

Location and Distance

Jamui is the nearest town listed for Maher, about 35 km away. Jamui 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
Islamnagar Aliganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Jamui
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jamui
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
57 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 559 people in 102 households, with 282 male residents and 277 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 74.06% and ST share is 0.18% for Maher. Population density works out to about 980.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
102
Total Population
559
Male Population
282
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
982.27
Average Household Size
5.48
SC Population
414
SC Male Population
211
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
74.06
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maher. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maher 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Maher include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maher show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52 hectares and irrigated land is 26.85 hectares (51.6% 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
5.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.85
Canals Area In Hectares
20.3 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.05 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Maher

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
5–10 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
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 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
Uco Bank ATM 811305 Jamui Islamnagar Aliganj Islamnagar Bihar at and Po: Gidhaur Via-Jamui Dist-Jamui, Jamui, Bihar, 811305
State Bank of India CRM 811301 Jamui Islamnagar Aliganj Aliganj Aliganj Aliganj, 811301, Jamui, Bihar, 811301

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 Maher village located?

Maher is in Islamnagar Aliganj Block of Jamui district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maher village in?

Maher village is in Jamui district.

Which state is Maher village in?

Maher village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maher under?

Maher comes under Islamnagar Aliganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maher?

The Census village code of Maher is 258522.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maher under?

Maher is listed under Kaiar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islamnagar Aliganj.

What is the population of Maher village?

The village record lists 559 people and 102 households for Maher.

How many households are in Maher village?

The village record lists 102 households for Maher.

What is the male and female population of Maher?

The record lists 282 male residents and 277 female residents for Maher.

What is the sex ratio of Maher village?

The sex ratio of Maher is 982.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maher village?

The reported geographical area of Maher is 57 hectares.

What is the population density of Maher village?

The approximate population density of Maher is 980.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maher?

The nearest town listed for Maher is Jamui, about 35 km away.

How far is Maher from the district headquarters?

Maher is about 35 km from Jamui, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maher from the sub-district headquarters?

Maher is about 10 km from Islamnagar Aliganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Maher, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52 hectares and irrigated land is 26.85 hectares.

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

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

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.