Where is Mahkhar village located?
Mahkhar is in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Mahkhar Village
Mahkhar is an inhabited village in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226635, the Census 2011 record lists 9,270 people in 1,859 households and the reported area is 539 hectares. The local references include Mahkhar Gram Panchayat, Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 15 km.
Village Code226635
Population9,270
Households1,859
Area539 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mahkhar
- Census Village Code
- 226635
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Simri Bakhtiarpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01178
- CD Block
- Simri Bakhtiarpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Mahkhar
- Households
- 1,859
- Population
- 9,270
- Male Population
- 4,787
- Female Population
- 4,483
- Sex Ratio
- 936.49
- Area
- 539 hectares
- Area
- 5.39 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mahkhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,270 people, 539 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Mahkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mahkhar falls under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226635.
- The record lists 9,270 people living in 1,859 households.
- The reported village area is 539 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- 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 Density1,719.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 226635, Mahkhar Gram Panchayat and Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01178
- Village Census Code
- 226635
- CD Block Code
- 0166
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0017
- CD Block Name
- Simri Bakhtiarpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mahkhar
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Mahkhar, about 15 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Simri Bakhtiarpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 539 hectares
- Area
- 5.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,270 people in 1,859 households, with 4,787 male residents and 4,483 female residents. The average household size is 4.99, and SC share is 16.29% and ST share is 0% for Mahkhar. Population density works out to about 1,719.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,859
- Total Population
- 9,270
- Male Population
- 4,787
- Female Population
- 4,483
- Sex Ratio
- 936.49
- Average Household Size
- 4.99
- SC Population
- 1,510
- SC Male Population
- 778
- SC Female Population
- 732
- SC Population Share
- 16.29
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mahkhar list 6 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
- 6
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahkhar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahkhar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- 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
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 187.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mahkhar include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Mahkhar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mahkhar is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mahkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 391.9 hectares and irrigated land is 187.95 hectares (48% 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
- 142.02
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5.08 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 391.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 203.95 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 187.95
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahkhar
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
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 78% |
| CRM | 2 | 22% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 6 | 67% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 11% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 11% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | Simri-Bakhtiyar Market, Saharsha Ground Floor Simri, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 852157 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | Simri Bakhtiarpur Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852157 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | P.O.S Bakhtiyarpur, Teh.simri Bakhtiyarpur, Samastipur, Simri, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiyarpur Simari Bakhtiyarpur Bakhtiyarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Near Railway Crossing, Simribakhtiarpur Market Ranihat Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Near Railway Station Nawab Market, Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852157 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | Simri Bakhtiarpur Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852157 |
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
Which district is Mahkhar village in?
Mahkhar village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Mahkhar village in?
Mahkhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Mahkhar under?
Mahkhar comes under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mahkhar?
The Census village code of Mahkhar is 226635.
Which Gram Panchayat is Mahkhar under?
Mahkhar is listed under MAHKHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri Bakhtiarpur.
What is the population of Mahkhar village?
The village record lists 9,270 people and 1,859 households for Mahkhar.
How many households are in Mahkhar village?
The village record lists 1,859 households for Mahkhar.
What is the male and female population of Mahkhar?
The record lists 4,787 male residents and 4,483 female residents for Mahkhar.
What is the sex ratio of Mahkhar village?
The sex ratio of Mahkhar is 936.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mahkhar village?
The reported geographical area of Mahkhar is 539 hectares.
What is the population density of Mahkhar village?
The approximate population density of Mahkhar is 1,719.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mahkhar?
The nearest town listed for Mahkhar is Saharsa, about 15 km away.
How far is Mahkhar from the district headquarters?
Mahkhar is about 15 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mahkhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Mahkhar is about 12 km from Simri Bakhtiarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mahkhar?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools for Mahkhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahkhar?
For Mahkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 391.9 hectares and irrigated land is 187.95 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahkhar?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahkhar. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.