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Matihani Village

Matihani is an inhabited village in Barhara Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223139, the Census 2011 record lists 6,790 people in 1,435 households and the reported area is 711 hectares. The local references include Matihani Gram Panchayat, Barhara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Matihani is a village in Barhara Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223139 and 6,790 people in 1,435 households.
Village Code223139
Population6,790
Households1,435
Area711 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Matihani
Census Village Code
223139
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhara
Sub-district Census Code
01129
CD Block
Barhara
Gram Panchayat
Matihani
Households
1,435
Population
6,790
Male Population
3,516
Female Population
3,274
Sex Ratio
931.17
Area
711 hectares
Area
7.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Matihani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,790 people, 711 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Matihani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockBarhara
CD BlockBarhara
Gram PanchayatMatihani
  • Matihani falls under Barhara Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223139.
  • The record lists 6,790 people living in 1,435 households.
  • The reported village area is 711 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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 Density954.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Matihani in the official administrative record. Census village code 223139, Matihani Gram Panchayat and Barhara CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01129
Village Census Code
223139
CD Block Code
0117
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Barhara
Gram Panchayat Name
Matihani

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Matihani, about 55 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
Barhara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
711 hectares
Area
7.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,790 people in 1,435 households, with 3,516 male residents and 3,274 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 11.86% and ST share is 0% for Matihani. Population density works out to about 954.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,435
Total Population
6,790
Male Population
3,516
Female Population
3,274
Sex Ratio
931.17
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
805
SC Male Population
405
SC Female Population
400
SC Population Share
11.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Matihani list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Matihani 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Matihani.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Matihani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 481 hectares and irrigated land is 340 hectares (70.7% 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
105.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
125 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
481.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
141 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
340.0
Canals Area In Hectares
240 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Matihani

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 854203 Purnia Barhara Barhara Kothi Ward No.11, Block Road Barhara Kothi Purnia Ward No.11, Block Road Barhara Kothi Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854203

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 Matihani village located?

Matihani is in Barhara Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Matihani village in?

Matihani village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Matihani village in?

Matihani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Matihani under?

Matihani comes under Barhara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Matihani?

The Census village code of Matihani is 223139.

Which Gram Panchayat is Matihani under?

Matihani is listed under Matihani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhara.

What is the population of Matihani village?

The village record lists 6,790 people and 1,435 households for Matihani.

How many households are in Matihani village?

The village record lists 1,435 households for Matihani.

What is the male and female population of Matihani?

The record lists 3,516 male residents and 3,274 female residents for Matihani.

What is the sex ratio of Matihani village?

The sex ratio of Matihani is 931.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Matihani village?

The reported geographical area of Matihani is 711 hectares.

What is the population density of Matihani village?

The approximate population density of Matihani is 954.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Matihani?

The nearest town listed for Matihani is Purnia, about 55 km away.

How far is Matihani from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Matihani from the sub-district headquarters?

Matihani is about 20 km from Barhara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Matihani?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Matihani.

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

For Matihani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 481 hectares and irrigated land is 340 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Matihani. These records include 1 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.