Indian Village Directory

Mahabala Village

Mahabala is an inhabited village in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223185, the Census 2011 record lists 3,365 people in 629 households and the reported area is 379 hectares. The local references include Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 54 km.

In short:

Mahabala is a village in Bhawanipur Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223185 and 3,365 people in 629 households.

Village Code223185
Population3,365
Households629
Area379 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Mahabala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,365 people, 379 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Mahabala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Bhawanipur
CD Block Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat Sondip Milik
  • Mahabala falls under Bhawanipur Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223185.
  • The record lists 3,365 people living in 629 households.
  • The reported village area is 379 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 Village Facts

Village
Mahabala
Census Village Code
223185
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhawanipur
Sub-district Census Code
01130
CD Block
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat
Sondip Milik
Households
629
Population
3,365
Male Population
1,750
Female Population
1,615
Sex Ratio
922.86
Area
379 hectares
Area
3.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
54 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 887.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.53% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 19.02% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 66.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahabala in the official administrative record. Census village code 223185, Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat and Bhawanipur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01130
Village Census Code
223185
CD Block Code
0118
Gram Panchayat Code
12
CD Block Name
Bhawanipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sondip Milik

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Mahabala, about 54 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
54 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
54 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
54 km
Total Geographical Area
379 hectares
Area
3.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,365 people in 629 households, with 1,750 male residents and 1,615 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 2.53% and ST share is 19.02% for Mahabala. Population density works out to about 887.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
629
Total Population
3,365
Male Population
1,750
Female Population
1,615
Sex Ratio
922.86
Average Household Size
5.35
SC Population
85
SC Male Population
48
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
2.53
ST Population
640
ST Male Population
328
ST Female Population
312
ST Population Share
19.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahabala 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 Mahabala include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahabala is reported as 10 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
10 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 Mahabala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 294 hectares and irrigated land is 195 hectares (66.3% 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
48.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16.8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
11.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
294.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
99 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
195.0
Canals Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
75 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 Mahabala

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

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 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Dist. Purnea Main Road, Near Bus Stand, Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
Canara Bank CRM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Rajdham Near Bhagalpur Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854204
State Bank of India ATM 854204 Purnia Bhawanipur Bhawanipur Rajdham Bhawanipur Bhawanipur, Purnia, Bihar, 854204

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 Mahabala village located?

Mahabala is in Bhawanipur Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Mahabala village in?

Mahabala village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Mahabala village in?

Mahabala village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mahabala under?

Mahabala comes under Bhawanipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahabala?

The Census village code of Mahabala is 223185.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahabala under?

Mahabala is listed under Sondip Milik Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhawanipur.

What is the population of Mahabala village?

The village record lists 3,365 people and 629 households for Mahabala.

How many households are in Mahabala village?

The village record lists 629 households for Mahabala.

What is the male and female population of Mahabala?

The record lists 1,750 male residents and 1,615 female residents for Mahabala.

What is the sex ratio of Mahabala village?

The sex ratio of Mahabala is 922.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahabala village?

The reported geographical area of Mahabala is 379 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahabala village?

The approximate population density of Mahabala is 887.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahabala?

The nearest town listed for Mahabala is Purnia, about 54 km away.

How far is Mahabala from the district headquarters?

Mahabala is about 54 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahabala from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahabala is about 7 km from Bhawanipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahabala?

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

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

For Mahabala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 294 hectares and irrigated land is 195 hectares.

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

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