Indian Village Directory

Maheshpur Village

Maheshpur is an inhabited village in Kundhit Sub-district of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373233, the Census 2011 record lists 738 people in 150 households and the reported area is 310.64 hectares. The local references include Bankati Gram Panchayat, Kundhit CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamtara at about 58 km.

In short:

Maheshpur is a village in Kundhit Sub-district, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373233 and 738 people in 150 households.

Village Code373233
Population738
Households150
Area310.64 hectares

Detailed village profile

Maheshpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 738 people, 310.64 hectares of reported area and Jamtara as the nearest town reference for Maheshpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Jamtara
Sub-district Kundhit
CD Block Kundhit
Gram Panchayat BANKATI
  • Maheshpur falls under Kundhit Sub-district in Jamtara district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 373233.
  • The record lists 738 people living in 150 households.
  • The reported village area is 310.64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamtara.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Maheshpur
Census Village Code
373233
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Jamtara
District Census Code
363
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kundhit
Sub-district Census Code
02681
CD Block
Kundhit
Gram Panchayat
Bankati
Households
150
Population
738
Male Population
383
Female Population
355
Sex Ratio
926.89
Area
310.64 hectares
Area
3.11 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
821530
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 237.57 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.92 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.84% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 52.85% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 20% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maheshpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 373233, Bankati Gram Panchayat and Kundhit CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
363
Sub-district Census Code
02681
Village Census Code
373233
CD Block Code
0187
CD Block Name
Kundhit
Gram Panchayat Name
Bankati

Location and Distance

Jamtara is the nearest town listed for Maheshpur, about 58 km away. Jamtara is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kundhit
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Jamtara
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamtara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
58 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
351 km
Total Geographical Area
310.64 hectares
Area
3.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 738 people in 150 households, with 383 male residents and 355 female residents. The average household size is 4.92, and SC share is 10.84% and ST share is 52.85% for Maheshpur. Population density works out to about 237.57 people per sq km.

Total Households
150
Total Population
738
Male Population
383
Female Population
355
Sex Ratio
926.89
Average Household Size
4.92
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
10.84
ST Population
390
ST Male Population
201
ST Female Population
189
ST Population Share
52.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Maheshpur 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 Maheshpur 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
42.64 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.51 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public 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 Maheshpur include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Maheshpur is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maheshpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.92 hectares and irrigated land is 25.58 hectares (20% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.18
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.23 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.05 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
45.68 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
54.82 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
127.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
102.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.58
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
23.02 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maheshpur village located?

Maheshpur is in Kundhit Sub-district of Jamtara district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Maheshpur village in?

Maheshpur village is in Jamtara district.

Which state is Maheshpur village in?

Maheshpur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Maheshpur under?

Maheshpur comes under Kundhit Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maheshpur?

The Census village code of Maheshpur is 373233.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maheshpur under?

Maheshpur is listed under BANKATI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kundhit.

What is the population of Maheshpur village?

The village record lists 738 people and 150 households for Maheshpur.

How many households are in Maheshpur village?

The village record lists 150 households for Maheshpur.

What is the male and female population of Maheshpur?

The record lists 383 male residents and 355 female residents for Maheshpur.

What is the sex ratio of Maheshpur village?

The sex ratio of Maheshpur is 926.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maheshpur village?

The reported geographical area of Maheshpur is 310.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Maheshpur village?

The approximate population density of Maheshpur is 237.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maheshpur?

The nearest town listed for Maheshpur is Jamtara, about 58 km away.

How far is Maheshpur from the district headquarters?

Maheshpur is about 58 km from Jamtara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maheshpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Maheshpur is about 3 km from Kundhit, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Maheshpur?

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

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

For Maheshpur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.92 hectares and irrigated land is 25.58 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Maheshpur.

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.