Indian Village Directory

Motihani Village

Motihani is an inhabited village in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226591, the Census 2011 record lists 1,589 people in 299 households and the reported area is 179.2 hectares. The local references include Kantho Gram Panchayat, Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 13 km.

In short:

Motihani is a village in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226591 and 1,589 people in 299 households.

Village Code226591
Population1,589
Households299
Area179.2 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Motihani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,589 people, 179.2 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Motihani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
CD Block Simri Bakhtiarpur
Gram Panchayat KANTHO
  • Motihani falls under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226591.
  • The record lists 1,589 people living in 299 households.
  • The reported village area is 179.2 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 Village Facts

Village
Motihani
Census Village Code
226591
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
Kantho
Households
299
Population
1,589
Male Population
857
Female Population
732
Sex Ratio
854.14
Area
179.2 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 886.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Motihani in the official administrative record. Census village code 226591, Kantho Gram Panchayat and Simri Bakhtiarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01178
Village Census Code
226591
CD Block Code
0166
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kantho

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Motihani, about 13 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 13 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simri Bakhtiarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
13 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
179.2 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,589 people in 299 households, with 857 male residents and 732 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 18.31% and ST share is 0% for Motihani. Population density works out to about 886.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
299
Total Population
1,589
Male Population
857
Female Population
732
Sex Ratio
854.14
Average Household Size
5.31
SC Population
291
SC Male Population
155
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
18.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Motihani list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Motihani include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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 in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Motihani include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 Motihani 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Motihani is reported as 5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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 Motihani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.51 hectares and irrigated land is 87.06 hectares (72.8% 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
25.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
33.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
119.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.06
Canals Area In Hectares
87.06 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Motihani

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
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 78%
CRM 2 22%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Motihani village located?

Motihani is in Simri Bakhtiarpur Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Motihani village in?

Motihani village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Motihani village in?

Motihani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Motihani under?

Motihani comes under Simri Bakhtiarpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Motihani?

The Census village code of Motihani is 226591.

Which Gram Panchayat is Motihani under?

Motihani is listed under KANTHO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri Bakhtiarpur.

What is the population of Motihani village?

The village record lists 1,589 people and 299 households for Motihani.

How many households are in Motihani village?

The village record lists 299 households for Motihani.

What is the male and female population of Motihani?

The record lists 857 male residents and 732 female residents for Motihani.

What is the sex ratio of Motihani village?

The sex ratio of Motihani is 854.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Motihani village?

The reported geographical area of Motihani is 179.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Motihani village?

The approximate population density of Motihani is 886.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Motihani?

The nearest town listed for Motihani is Saharsa, about 13 km away.

How far is Motihani from the district headquarters?

Motihani is about 13 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Motihani from the sub-district headquarters?

Motihani is about 14 km from Simri Bakhtiarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Motihani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Motihani.

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

For Motihani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.51 hectares and irrigated land is 87.06 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Motihani. These records include 4 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.