Where is Mahara village located?
Mahara is in Manbazar - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Mahara Village
Mahara is an inhabited village in Manbazar - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332046, the Census 2011 record lists 1,678 people in 340 households and the reported area is 442.8 hectares. The local references include Manbazar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 52 km.
Village Code332046
Population1,678
Households340
Area442.8 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mahara
- Census Village Code
- 332046
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Manbazar - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02395
- CD Block
- Manbazar - I
- Households
- 340
- Population
- 1,678
- Male Population
- 852
- Female Population
- 826
- Sex Ratio
- 969.48
- Area
- 442.8 hectares
- Area
- 4.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 52 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723128
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,678 people, 442.8 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Mahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mahara falls under Manbazar - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 332046.
- The record lists 1,678 people living in 340 households.
- The reported village area is 442.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
- 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
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 Density378.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.85%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 332046 and Manbazar - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02395
- Village Census Code
- 332046
- CD Block Code
- 0242
- CD Block Name
- Manbazar - I
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Mahara, about 52 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 7.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Manbazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 7.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 52 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 52 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 442.8 hectares
- Area
- 4.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,678 people in 340 households, with 852 male residents and 826 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 11.74% and ST share is 6.85% for Mahara. Population density works out to about 378.95 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 340
- Total Population
- 1,678
- Male Population
- 852
- Female Population
- 826
- Sex Ratio
- 969.48
- Average Household Size
- 4.94
- SC Population
- 197
- SC Male Population
- 97
- SC Female Population
- 100
- SC Population Share
- 11.74
- ST Population
- 115
- ST Male Population
- 64
- ST Female Population
- 51
- ST Population Share
- 6.85
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mahara list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 32.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mahara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- 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 Mahara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mahara is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 19 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
- 19 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Bamboo Contains, net sown area is 131.6 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares (25.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bamboo Contains
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 257.6
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 131.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 98.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 33.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 23 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahara
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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723131 | Puruliya | Manbazar - I | Manbazar (Ct) | Purulia Manbazar, Sadar Sub Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 723131 | Puruliya | Manbazar - I | Manbazar (Ct) | Bank of India Manbazar Branch Manbazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723131 | Puruliya | Manbazar - I | Manbazar (Ct) | Manbazar Manbazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723131 |
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
Which district is Mahara village in?
Mahara village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Mahara village in?
Mahara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Mahara under?
Mahara comes under Manbazar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mahara?
The Census village code of Mahara is 332046.
What is the population of Mahara village?
The village record lists 1,678 people and 340 households for Mahara.
How many households are in Mahara village?
The village record lists 340 households for Mahara.
What is the male and female population of Mahara?
The record lists 852 male residents and 826 female residents for Mahara.
What is the sex ratio of Mahara village?
The sex ratio of Mahara is 969.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mahara village?
The reported geographical area of Mahara is 442.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Mahara village?
The approximate population density of Mahara is 378.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mahara?
The nearest town listed for Mahara is Purulia, about 52 km away.
How far is Mahara from the district headquarters?
Mahara is about 7.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mahara from the sub-district headquarters?
Mahara is about 17.3 km from Manbazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mahara?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Mahara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahara?
For Mahara, reported agricultural commodities include Bamboo Contains, net sown area is 131.6 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahara?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Mahara.