Indian Village Directory

Mahwara Village

Mahwara is an inhabited village in Gaighat Block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 229235, the Census 2011 record lists 1,596 people in 283 households and the reported area is 103.6 hectares. The local references include Kanta Pirauchha Dakshini Gram Panchayat, Gaighat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Muzaffarpur at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Mahwara is a village in Gaighat Block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 229235 and 1,596 people in 283 households.
Village Code229235
Population1,596
Households283
Area103.6 hectares
Nearest TownMuzaffarpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahwara
Census Village Code
229235
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Muzaffarpur
District Census Code
216
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaighat
Sub-district Census Code
01209
CD Block
Gaighat
Gram Panchayat
Kanta Pirauchha Dakshini
Households
283
Population
1,596
Male Population
795
Female Population
801
Sex Ratio
1,007.55
Area
103.6 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847107
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,596 people, 103.6 hectares of reported area and Muzaffarpur as the nearest town reference for Mahwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictMuzaffarpur
BlockGaighat
CD BlockGaighat
Gram PanchayatKanta pirauchha dakshini
  • Mahwara falls under Gaighat Block in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 229235.
  • The record lists 1,596 people living in 283 households.
  • The reported village area is 103.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Muzaffarpur.
  • 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 Density1,540.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 229235, Kanta Pirauchha Dakshini Gram Panchayat and Gaighat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
216
Sub-district Census Code
01209
Village Census Code
229235
CD Block Code
0197
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Gaighat
Gram Panchayat Name
Kanta Pirauchha Dakshini

Location and Distance

Muzaffarpur is the nearest town listed for Mahwara, about 45 km away. Muzaffarpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaighat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Muzaffarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Muzaffarpur
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
103.6 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,596 people in 283 households, with 795 male residents and 801 female residents. The average household size is 5.64, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mahwara. Population density works out to about 1,540.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
283
Total Population
1,596
Male Population
795
Female Population
801
Sex Ratio
1,007.55
Average Household Size
5.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahwara 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 Mahwara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahwara include self-help groups, 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.

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
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahwara is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92.27 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares (60.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.28
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
92.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36.27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
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 Mahwara

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 PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 847107 Muzaffarpur Gaighat Baruari Urf Jagdishpur Baruari Muzaffarpur Baruari, Teh.gaighat, 847107, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 847107
State Bank of India ATM 847107 Muzaffarpur Gaighat Susta At-Susta, Po-Kanta Pirauchha, Gaighat, Dist-Muzaffarpur at-Susta, Po-Kanta Pirauchha, Gaighat, Dist-Muzaffarpur, Muzaff…

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 Mahwara village located?

Mahwara is in Gaighat Block of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Mahwara village in?

Mahwara village is in Muzaffarpur district.

Which state is Mahwara village in?

Mahwara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mahwara under?

Mahwara comes under Gaighat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahwara?

The Census village code of Mahwara is 229235.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahwara under?

Mahwara is listed under Kanta pirauchha dakshini Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaighat.

What is the population of Mahwara village?

The village record lists 1,596 people and 283 households for Mahwara.

How many households are in Mahwara village?

The village record lists 283 households for Mahwara.

What is the male and female population of Mahwara?

The record lists 795 male residents and 801 female residents for Mahwara.

What is the sex ratio of Mahwara village?

The sex ratio of Mahwara is 1,007.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahwara village?

The reported geographical area of Mahwara is 103.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahwara village?

The approximate population density of Mahwara is 1,540.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahwara?

The nearest town listed for Mahwara is Muzaffarpur, about 45 km away.

How far is Mahwara from the district headquarters?

Mahwara is about 45 km from Muzaffarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahwara is about 4 km from Gaighat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahwara?

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

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

For Mahwara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92.27 hectares and irrigated land is 56 hectares.

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

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