Maha (महा) — Surajgarha, Lakhisarai, Bihar

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Amit kumar

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LGD code: 243454
Pincode: 811112
Population: 1,709
Households: 249
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Sex ratio: 856 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 419

Census 2011 · in context

How Maha compares

By population, Maha ranks #56 of 184 villages in Surajgarha mandal.

Literacy rate

53.1%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Maha: 53.1%
Surajgarha mandal: 51.6%
Lakhisarai district: 50.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

856

−27 vs mandal average

Maha: 856
Surajgarha mandal: 883

Household size

people per home

6.9

+0.9 vs mandal average

Maha: 6.9
Surajgarha mandal: 6.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Maha

LGD code: 243454
Pincode: 811112
Population (Census 2011): 1,709
Population (projected 2026): 2,015
Households: 249
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 856
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Beldaur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Panna Lal Singh Patel
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Amit kumar
Block / Mandal: Surajgarha

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Lakhisarai district level

Then & Now

Maha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,709

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,015

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

249

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

294

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,709Census 2011
Households: 249Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 856 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 294

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Lakhisarai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Lakhisarai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Lakhisarai district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Surajgarha mandal

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What is the pincode of Maha?

The pincode of Maha, Surajgarha mandal, Lakhisarai district, Bihar is 811112.

In which district is Maha located?

Maha is a village in Surajgarha mandal of Lakhisarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Maha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maha village has a population of 1,709 across 249 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maha?

The current sarpanch of Maha gram panchayat is Amit kumar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maha in?

Maha falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maha in?

Maha falls under the Beldaur assembly constituency (AC #150) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Maha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maha village is 53.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Maha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maha village is 856 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maha, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Maha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maha village is 243454.

How big is Maha compared to other villages in Surajgarha mandal?

Maha ranks 56 of 184 villages in Surajgarha mandal by Census 2011 population (1,709 residents).

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What is the pincode of Maha?

In which district is Maha located?

What is the population of Maha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Maha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maha in?

What is the literacy rate in Maha?

What is the sex ratio in Maha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maha?

What is the LGD code of Maha?

How big is Maha compared to other villages in Surajgarha mandal?

Maha on the mapमहा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Maha

What is the pincode of Maha?

In which district is Maha located?

What is the population of Maha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Maha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maha in?

What is the literacy rate in Maha?

What is the sex ratio in Maha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maha?

What is the LGD code of Maha?

How big is Maha compared to other villages in Surajgarha mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Maha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Maha

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