Indian Village Directory

Maheshpur Village

Maheshpur is an inhabited village in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244267, the Census 2011 record lists 912 people in 185 households and the reported area is 61.47 hectares. The local references include Basti Gram Panchayat, Harnaut CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Maheshpur is a village in Harnaut Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244267 and 912 people in 185 households.
Village Code244267
Population912
Households185
Area61.47 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Key Village Facts

Village
Maheshpur
Census Village Code
244267
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harnaut
Sub-district Census Code
01380
CD Block
Harnaut
Gram Panchayat
Basti
Households
185
Population
912
Male Population
466
Female Population
446
Sex Ratio
957.08
Area
61.47 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Maheshpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 912 people, 61.47 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Maheshpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockHarnaut
CD BlockHarnaut
Gram PanchayatBasti
  • Maheshpur falls under Harnaut Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244267.
  • The record lists 912 people living in 185 households.
  • The reported village area is 61.47 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • 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 Density1,483.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.73%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maheshpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 244267, Basti Gram Panchayat and Harnaut CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01380
Village Census Code
244267
CD Block Code
0368
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Harnaut
Gram Panchayat Name
Basti

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Maheshpur, about 29 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Harnaut
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
29 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
61.47 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 912 people in 185 households, with 466 male residents and 446 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 11.73% and ST share is 0% for Maheshpur. Population density works out to about 1,483.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
185
Total Population
912
Male Population
466
Female Population
446
Sex Ratio
957.08
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
107
SC Male Population
55
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
11.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Maheshpur list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maheshpur 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Maheshpur 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Maheshpur is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maheshpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53.29 hectares and irrigated land is 34.52 hectares (64.8% 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
8.18
Net Area Sown In Hectares
53.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.52
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
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 Maheshpur

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

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 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Punjab National Bank 2 33%
Canara Bank 1 17%

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
Canara Bank ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Sabnahuar Near Kalisthan Chandi More Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
Punjab National Bank ATM 803113 Nalanda Harnaut Noorsarai Noorsarai Noorsarai, Nalanda, Bihar, 803113
State Bank of India ATM 803123 Nalanda Harnaut Barah At - Kalyanbigha Ps - Harnaut Dugdha Samiti Office Kalyanbigha, Barah, Nalanda, Bihar, 803123
Punjab National Bank ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Bafniwan Nalanda, Bihar PIN 803110 Harnaut, Distt:, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
State Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Hariharpur Harnaut - Po Harnaut Harnaut - Po Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
State Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Cheran Ranchi Road, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110

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 Maheshpur village located?

Maheshpur is in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maheshpur village in?

Maheshpur village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Maheshpur village in?

Maheshpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maheshpur under?

Maheshpur comes under Harnaut Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maheshpur?

The Census village code of Maheshpur is 244267.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maheshpur under?

Maheshpur is listed under Basti Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Harnaut.

What is the population of Maheshpur village?

The village record lists 912 people and 185 households for Maheshpur.

How many households are in Maheshpur village?

The village record lists 185 households for Maheshpur.

What is the male and female population of Maheshpur?

The record lists 466 male residents and 446 female residents for Maheshpur.

What is the sex ratio of Maheshpur village?

The sex ratio of Maheshpur is 957.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maheshpur village?

The reported geographical area of Maheshpur is 61.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Maheshpur village?

The approximate population density of Maheshpur is 1,483.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maheshpur?

The nearest town listed for Maheshpur is Biharsharif, about 29 km away.

How far is Maheshpur from the district headquarters?

Maheshpur is about 29 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maheshpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Maheshpur is about 6 km from Harnaut, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Maheshpur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Maheshpur.

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

For Maheshpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53.29 hectares and irrigated land is 34.52 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maheshpur. These records include 3 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.