Where is Maheshghati village located?
Maheshghati is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.
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Maheshghati Village
Maheshghati is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359565, the Census 2011 record lists 2,219 people in 477 households and the reported area is 200 hectares. The local references include Hariharpur Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 29 km.
Maheshghati is a village in Barharwa Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359565 and 2,219 people in 477 households.
Village Code359565
Population2,219
Households477
Area200 hectares
Detailed village profile
Maheshghati at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,219 people, 200 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Maheshghati, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Jharkhand
District
Sahibganj
Sub-district
Barharwa
CD Block
Barharwa
Gram Panchayat
HARIHARPUR
- Maheshghati falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 359565.
- The record lists 2,219 people living in 477 households.
- The reported village area is 200 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rajmahal.
- 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
- Maheshghati
- Census Village Code
- 359565
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Sahibganj
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barharwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- CD Block
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Hariharpur
- Households
- 477
- Population
- 2,219
- Male Population
- 1,113
- Female Population
- 1,106
- Sex Ratio
- 993.71
- Area
- 200 hectares
- Area
- 2 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 816119
- 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
1,109.5 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.65 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
5.72%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
11%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Maheshghati in the official administrative record. Census village code 359565, Hariharpur Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- Village Census Code
- 359565
- CD Block Code
- 0078
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0070
- CD Block Name
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Hariharpur
Location and Distance
Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Maheshghati, about 29 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barharwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Sahibganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 63 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rajmahal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Distance within State/UT
- 141 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 200 hectares
- Area
- 2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,219 people in 477 households, with 1,113 male residents and 1,106 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 5.72% and ST share is 0% for Maheshghati. Population density works out to about 1,109.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 477
- Total Population
- 2,219
- Male Population
- 1,113
- Female Population
- 1,106
- Sex Ratio
- 993.71
- Average Household Size
- 4.65
- SC Population
- 127
- SC Male Population
- 71
- SC Female Population
- 56
- SC Population Share
- 5.72
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Maheshghati 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 Maheshghati 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
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 25.58 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Maheshghati include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Vans
- 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 Maheshghati include 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Maheshghati is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Maheshghati show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Rope, net sown area is 144.07 hectares and irrigated land is 15.83 hectares (11% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rope
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Basket
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.35
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 144.07
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 128.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 15.83
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 15.83 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Maheshghati village in?
Maheshghati village is in Sahibganj district.
Which state is Maheshghati village in?
Maheshghati village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Maheshghati under?
Maheshghati comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Maheshghati?
The Census village code of Maheshghati is 359565.
Which Gram Panchayat is Maheshghati under?
Maheshghati is listed under HARIHARPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.
What is the population of Maheshghati village?
The village record lists 2,219 people and 477 households for Maheshghati.
How many households are in Maheshghati village?
The village record lists 477 households for Maheshghati.
What is the male and female population of Maheshghati?
The record lists 1,113 male residents and 1,106 female residents for Maheshghati.
What is the sex ratio of Maheshghati village?
The sex ratio of Maheshghati is 993.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Maheshghati village?
The reported geographical area of Maheshghati is 200 hectares.
What is the population density of Maheshghati village?
The approximate population density of Maheshghati is 1,109.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Maheshghati?
The nearest town listed for Maheshghati is Rajmahal, about 29 km away.
How far is Maheshghati from the district headquarters?
Maheshghati is about 63 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Maheshghati from the sub-district headquarters?
Maheshghati is about 8 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Maheshghati?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Maheshghati.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Maheshghati?
For Maheshghati, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Basket and Rope, net sown area is 144.07 hectares and irrigated land is 15.83 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Maheshghati.