Indian Village Directory

Bara Mahgama Village

Bara Mahgama is an inhabited village in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359469, the Census 2011 record lists 801 people in 171 households and the reported area is 147.4 hectares. The local references include Lakhipur Gram Panchayat, Pathna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 43 km.

In short:

Bara Mahgama is a village in Pathna Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359469 and 801 people in 171 households.

Village Code359469
Population801
Households171
Area147.4 hectares

Detailed village profile

Bara Mahgama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 801 people, 147.4 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Bara Mahgama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Pathna
CD Block Pathna
Gram Panchayat LAKHIPUR
  • Bara Mahgama falls under Pathna Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359469.
  • The record lists 801 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 147.4 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Bara Mahgama
Census Village Code
359469
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathna
Sub-district Census Code
02571
CD Block
Pathna
Gram Panchayat
Lakhipur
Households
171
Population
801
Male Population
418
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
916.27
Area
147.4 hectares
Area
1.47 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 543.42 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.68 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.5% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 75.66% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 9.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Mahgama in the official administrative record. Census village code 359469, Lakhipur Gram Panchayat and Pathna CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02571
Village Census Code
359469
CD Block Code
0077
Gram Panchayat Code
0127
CD Block Name
Pathna
Gram Panchayat Name
Lakhipur

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Bara Mahgama, about 43 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
147.4 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 801 people in 171 households, with 418 male residents and 383 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 0.5% and ST share is 75.66% for Bara Mahgama. Population density works out to about 543.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
801
Male Population
418
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
916.27
Average Household Size
4.68
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.5
ST Population
606
ST Male Population
313
ST Female Population
293
ST Population Share
75.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Bara Mahgama.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.91 hectares

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara Mahgama include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bara Mahgama show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.49 hectares and irrigated land is 7.83 hectares (9.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.51 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.07 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24.39 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.03 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
161.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.83
Waterfall Area In Hectares
7.83 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bara Mahgama village located?

Bara Mahgama is in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bara Mahgama village in?

Bara Mahgama village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Bara Mahgama village in?

Bara Mahgama village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bara Mahgama under?

Bara Mahgama comes under Pathna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara Mahgama?

The Census village code of Bara Mahgama is 359469.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bara Mahgama under?

Bara Mahgama is listed under LAKHIPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathna.

What is the population of Bara Mahgama village?

The village record lists 801 people and 171 households for Bara Mahgama.

How many households are in Bara Mahgama village?

The village record lists 171 households for Bara Mahgama.

What is the male and female population of Bara Mahgama?

The record lists 418 male residents and 383 female residents for Bara Mahgama.

What is the sex ratio of Bara Mahgama village?

The sex ratio of Bara Mahgama is 916.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara Mahgama village?

The reported geographical area of Bara Mahgama is 147.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara Mahgama village?

The approximate population density of Bara Mahgama is 543.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara Mahgama?

The nearest town listed for Bara Mahgama is Rajmahal, about 43 km away.

How far is Bara Mahgama from the district headquarters?

Bara Mahgama is about 85 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara Mahgama from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara Mahgama is about 13 km from Pathna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Mahgama?

For Bara Mahgama, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.49 hectares and irrigated land is 7.83 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.