Maldah is an inhabited village in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243865, the Census 2011 record lists 7,264 people in 1,129 households and the reported area is 889 hectares. The local references include Maldha Gram Panchayat, Barbigha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 10 km.
In short:
Maldah is a village in Barbigha Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243865 and 7,264 people in 1,129 households.
Village Code243865
Population7,264
Households1,129
Area889 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
Detailed village profile
Maldah at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,264 people, 889 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Maldah, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Maldah falls under Barbigha Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 243865.
The record lists 7,264 people living in 1,129 households.
The reported village area is 889 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
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
Maldah
Census Village Code
243865
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barbigha
Sub-district Census Code
01372
CD Block
Barbigha
Gram Panchayat
Maldha
Households
1,129
Population
7,264
Male Population
3,757
Female Population
3,507
Sex Ratio
933.46
Area
889 hectares
Area
8.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 Density817.1 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.43 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.29%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Maldah in the official administrative record. Census village code 243865, Maldha Gram Panchayat and Barbigha CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01372
Village Census Code
243865
CD Block Code
0360
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Barbigha
Gram Panchayat Name
Maldha
Location and Distance
Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Maldah, about 10 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Barbigha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
889 hectares
Area
8.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,264 people in 1,129 households, with 3,757 male residents and 3,507 female residents. The average household size is 6.43, and SC share is 16.29% and ST share is 0% for Maldah. Population density works out to about 817.1 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,129
Total Population
7,264
Male Population
3,757
Female Population
3,507
Sex Ratio
933.46
Average Household Size
6.43
SC Population
1,183
SC Male Population
608
SC Female Population
575
SC Population Share
16.29
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maldah list 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Maldah. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maldah include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
141.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Maldah include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Maldah include commercial bank, 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.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
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 Maldah 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 Maldah show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 803.92 hectares and irrigated land is 759.19 hectares (94.4% 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
19.4
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.08 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
803.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
44.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
759.19
Canals Area In Hectares
535.19 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
7.3 hectares
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
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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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
56%
CRM
3
33%
Electronic Kiosk
1
11%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
3
33%
Axis Bank Limited
2
22%
Canara Bank
2
22%
Punjab National Bank
1
11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Axis Bank Limited
ATM
811101
Sheikhpura
Barbigha
Barbigha (Np)
Barbigha Ground Floor and First Floor, Ganesh Compl, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
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 Maldah village located?
Maldah is in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Maldah village in?
Maldah village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Maldah village in?
Maldah village is in Bihar.
Which block is Maldah under?
Maldah comes under Barbigha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Maldah?
The Census village code of Maldah is 243865.
Which Gram Panchayat is Maldah under?
Maldah is listed under Maldha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barbigha.
What is the population of Maldah village?
The village record lists 7,264 people and 1,129 households for Maldah.
How many households are in Maldah village?
The village record lists 1,129 households for Maldah.
What is the male and female population of Maldah?
The record lists 3,757 male residents and 3,507 female residents for Maldah.
What is the sex ratio of Maldah village?
The sex ratio of Maldah is 933.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maldah village?
The reported geographical area of Maldah is 889 hectares.
What is the population density of Maldah village?
The approximate population density of Maldah is 817.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Maldah?
The nearest town listed for Maldah is Barbigha, about 10 km away.
How far is Maldah from the district headquarters?
Maldah is about 8 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maldah from the sub-district headquarters?
Maldah is about 10 km from Barbigha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maldah?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Maldah.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maldah?
For Maldah, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 803.92 hectares and irrigated land is 759.19 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Maldah?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Maldah. These records include 5 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.