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Mahishmarwa Village

Mahishmarwa is an inhabited village in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350881, the Census 2011 record lists 2,777 people in 392 households and the reported area is 529 hectares. The local references include Mahishmarwa Gram Panchayat, Dhanwar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 75 km.

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Quick answer: Mahishmarwa is a village in Dhanwar Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350881 and 2,777 people in 392 households.
Village Code350881
Population2,777
Households392
Area529 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahishmarwa
Census Village Code
350881
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanwar
Sub-district Census Code
02535
CD Block
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat
Mahishmarwa
Households
392
Population
2,777
Male Population
1,425
Female Population
1,352
Sex Ratio
948.77
Area
529 hectares
Area
5.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
75 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825418
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahishmarwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,777 people, 529 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Mahishmarwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtDhanwar
CD BlockDhanwar
Gram PanchayatMAHISHMARWA
  • Mahishmarwa falls under Dhanwar Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350881.
  • The record lists 2,777 people living in 392 households.
  • The reported village area is 529 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density524.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.1%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahishmarwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 350881, Mahishmarwa Gram Panchayat and Dhanwar CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02535
Village Census Code
350881
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahishmarwa

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Mahishmarwa, about 75 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
225 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
75 km
Total Geographical Area
529 hectares
Area
5.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,777 people in 392 households, with 1,425 male residents and 1,352 female residents. The average household size is 7.08, and SC share is 8.57% and ST share is 16.1% for Mahishmarwa. Population density works out to about 524.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
392
Total Population
2,777
Male Population
1,425
Female Population
1,352
Sex Ratio
948.77
Average Household Size
7.08
SC Population
238
SC Male Population
126
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
8.57
ST Population
447
ST Male Population
222
ST Female Population
225
ST Population Share
16.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahishmarwa 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahishmarwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahishmarwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15.36 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahishmarwa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Mahishmarwa 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahishmarwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
36.17 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.25
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
45.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
412.1 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahishmarwa

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 PIN and district

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 825418 Giridih Giridih Giridih (Nagar Parishad) Giridih Jharkhand Arkhango Bazar Opp Sbi Branch, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825418

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 Mahishmarwa village located?

Mahishmarwa is in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Mahishmarwa village in?

Mahishmarwa village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Mahishmarwa village in?

Mahishmarwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Mahishmarwa under?

Mahishmarwa comes under Dhanwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahishmarwa?

The Census village code of Mahishmarwa is 350881.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahishmarwa under?

Mahishmarwa is listed under MAHISHMARWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhanwar.

What is the population of Mahishmarwa village?

The village record lists 2,777 people and 392 households for Mahishmarwa.

How many households are in Mahishmarwa village?

The village record lists 392 households for Mahishmarwa.

What is the male and female population of Mahishmarwa?

The record lists 1,425 male residents and 1,352 female residents for Mahishmarwa.

What is the sex ratio of Mahishmarwa village?

The sex ratio of Mahishmarwa is 948.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahishmarwa village?

The reported geographical area of Mahishmarwa is 529 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahishmarwa village?

The approximate population density of Mahishmarwa is 524.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahishmarwa?

The nearest town listed for Mahishmarwa is Giridih, about 75 km away.

How far is Mahishmarwa from the district headquarters?

Mahishmarwa is about 73 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahishmarwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahishmarwa is about 25 km from Dhanwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahishmarwa?

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

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

For Mahishmarwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice.

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

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