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Maskepu Village

Maskepu is an inhabited village in Barhait Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358644, the Census 2011 record lists 219 people in 37 households and the reported area is 122.89 hectares. The local references include Manganadih Gram Panchayat, Barhait CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Maskepu is a village in Barhait Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358644 and 219 people in 37 households.
Village Code358644
Population219
Households37
Area122.89 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Maskepu
Census Village Code
358644
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhait
Sub-district Census Code
02567
CD Block
Barhait
Gram Panchayat
Manganadih
Households
37
Population
219
Male Population
105
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,085.71
Area
122.89 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Maskepu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 219 people, 122.89 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Maskepu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtBarhait
CD BlockBarhait
Gram PanchayatMANGANADIH
  • Maskepu falls under Barhait Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358644.
  • The record lists 219 people living in 37 households.
  • The reported village area is 122.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density178.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.92 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.17%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Maskepu in the official administrative record. Census village code 358644, Manganadih Gram Panchayat and Barhait CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02567
Village Census Code
358644
CD Block Code
0073
CD Block Name
Barhait
Gram Panchayat Name
Manganadih

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Maskepu, about 60 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barhait
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
60 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT
355 km
Total Geographical Area
122.89 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 219 people in 37 households, with 105 male residents and 114 female residents. The average household size is 5.92, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.17% for Maskepu. Population density works out to about 178.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
37
Total Population
219
Male Population
105
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,085.71
Average Household Size
5.92
ST Population
215
ST Male Population
104
ST Female Population
111
ST Population Share
98.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Maskepu include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13.18 hectares

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Maskepu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
6.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.84
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13.4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18.31 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.63 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maskepu village located?

Maskepu is in Barhait Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Maskepu village in?

Maskepu village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Maskepu village in?

Maskepu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Maskepu under?

Maskepu comes under Barhait Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Maskepu?

The Census village code of Maskepu is 358644.

Which Gram Panchayat is Maskepu under?

Maskepu is listed under MANGANADIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhait.

What is the population of Maskepu village?

The village record lists 219 people and 37 households for Maskepu.

How many households are in Maskepu village?

The village record lists 37 households for Maskepu.

What is the male and female population of Maskepu?

The record lists 105 male residents and 114 female residents for Maskepu.

What is the sex ratio of Maskepu village?

The sex ratio of Maskepu is 1,085.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Maskepu village?

The reported geographical area of Maskepu is 122.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Maskepu village?

The approximate population density of Maskepu is 178.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Maskepu?

The nearest town listed for Maskepu is Sahibganj, about 60 km away.

How far is Maskepu from the district headquarters?

Maskepu is about 60 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Maskepu from the sub-district headquarters?

Maskepu is about 10 km from Barhait, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Maskepu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Maskepu.

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.