Indian Village Directory

Maharajganj Village

Maharajganj is an inhabited village in Banmankhi Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222987, the Census 2011 record lists 2,727 people in 571 households and the reported area is 147 hectares. The local references include Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat, Banmankhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banmankhi at about 25 km.

In short:

Maharajganj is a village in Banmankhi Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222987 and 2,727 people in 571 households.

Village Code222987
Population2,727
Households571
Area147 hectares
Nearest TownBanmankhi

Detailed village profile

Maharajganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,727 people, 147 hectares of reported area and Banmankhi as the nearest town reference for Maharajganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Banmankhi
CD Block Banmankhi
Gram Panchayat Maharajganj-1
  • Maharajganj falls under Banmankhi Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222987.
  • The record lists 2,727 people living in 571 households.
  • The reported village area is 147 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banmankhi.
  • 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
Maharajganj
Census Village Code
222987
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Banmankhi
Sub-district Census Code
01128
CD Block
Banmankhi
Gram Panchayat
Maharajganj-1
Households
571
Population
2,727
Male Population
1,424
Female Population
1,303
Sex Ratio
915.03
Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Banmankhi
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 1,855.1 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.78 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.15% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.29% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 43.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maharajganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 222987, Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat and Banmankhi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01128
Village Census Code
222987
CD Block Code
0116
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Banmankhi
Gram Panchayat Name
Maharajganj-1

Location and Distance

Banmankhi is the nearest town listed for Maharajganj, about 25 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Banmankhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banmankhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banmankhi
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Banmankhi
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,727 people in 571 households, with 1,424 male residents and 1,303 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 26.15% and ST share is 0.29% for Maharajganj. Population density works out to about 1,855.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
571
Total Population
2,727
Male Population
1,424
Female Population
1,303
Sex Ratio
915.03
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
713
SC Male Population
364
SC Female Population
349
SC Population Share
26.15
ST Population
8
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Maharajganj list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maharajganj include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Maharajganj 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maharajganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 128.28 hectares and irrigated land is 56.1 hectares (43.7% 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
16.72
Net Area Sown In Hectares
128.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.1
Canals Area In Hectares
46.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9.9 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

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 Maharajganj

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
13
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Bank of Baroda 2 15%
Central Bank of India 2 15%
Punjab National Bank 2 15%
Canara Bank 1 7.7%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Banmankhi Near Anup Lal Mehta Chowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854202
Punjab National Bank ATM 854102 Purnia Banmankhi Madhuban Bihar at Chopra Bazar and Po Chopra Ram Nagar, Ps Janakinagar, Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854102
Canara Bank ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Nehru Chowk I Floor, Dr.mukti Nath Market Banmankhi Bazar, Purnia, Bihar, 854202
Central Bank of India ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Banmankhi Sadar Bazar Road, Banmankhi, Teh.banmankhi, 854202, Purnia, Bihar, 854202
State Bank of India ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Saharsa Purnea Road, Banmankhi, Opposite Block Office Banmankhi Near Bharat Petrolium Petrol Pump, Purnia, Bihar, 854202
Bank of Baroda ATM 854306 Purnia Banmankhi Bahora Banmakhi Purnia Bahora, Raniganj, Purnia, Bihar, 854306
Punjab National Bank ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Nehru Chowk Banmankhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854202
State Bank of India ATM 854202 Purnia Banmankhi Banmankhi Bazar (Np) Saharsa Purnea Road, Banmankhi Opposite Block Office, Banmankhi Near Bharat Petrolium Petrol Pump, Purnia, Bihar, 854202

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 Maharajganj village located?

Maharajganj is in Banmankhi Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Maharajganj village in?

Maharajganj village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Maharajganj village in?

Maharajganj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Maharajganj under?

Maharajganj comes under Banmankhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maharajganj?

The Census village code of Maharajganj is 222987.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maharajganj under?

Maharajganj is listed under Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Banmankhi.

What is the population of Maharajganj village?

The village record lists 2,727 people and 571 households for Maharajganj.

How many households are in Maharajganj village?

The village record lists 571 households for Maharajganj.

What is the male and female population of Maharajganj?

The record lists 1,424 male residents and 1,303 female residents for Maharajganj.

What is the sex ratio of Maharajganj village?

The sex ratio of Maharajganj is 915.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maharajganj village?

The reported geographical area of Maharajganj is 147 hectares.

What is the population density of Maharajganj village?

The approximate population density of Maharajganj is 1,855.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maharajganj?

The nearest town listed for Maharajganj is Banmankhi, about 25 km away.

How far is Maharajganj from the district headquarters?

Maharajganj is about 55 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maharajganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Maharajganj is about 25 km from Banmankhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Maharajganj?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Maharajganj.

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

For Maharajganj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 128.28 hectares and irrigated land is 56.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maharajganj. These records include 7 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.