Maini village, Andhratharhi block | Pincode 847401

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LGD code: 220669
Pincode: 847401
Post office: Andhra
Population: 1,505
Households: 276
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 587

Census 2011 · in context

How Maini compares

By population, Maini ranks #34 of 48 villages in Andhratharhi mandal.

Literacy rate

42.5%

−9.2% vs mandal average

Maini: 42.5%
Andhratharhi mandal: 51.7%
Madhubani district: 48.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

960

+44 vs mandal average

Maini: 960
Andhratharhi mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.5 vs mandal average

Maini: 5.5
Andhratharhi mandal: 5.0

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

Maini at a glance

Maini is a village of 1,505 people in 276 households (Census 2011) in Andhratharhi block, Madhubani district, Bihar, the 34th-largest of 48 villages in Andhratharhi block. Literacy is 43%, 9 points below the block average of 52% and the sex ratio is 960 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847401, served by Andhra post office; the LGD village code is 220669. The village votes in Mahishi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gautam Krishna. The population is estimated at 1,774 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maini · this village	1,505	43%	—
Madna · Andhratharhi	11,553	39%	—
Az Rakbe Maini · Andhratharhi	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maini

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: JHANJHARPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Maini
Total area (ha): 93
Irrigated area (ha): 30
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Maini

LGD code: 220669
Pincode: 847401
Post office: Andhra
Population (Census 2011): 1,505
Population (projected 2026): 1,774
Households: 276
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 960
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahishi
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gautam Krishna
Block / Mandal: Andhratharhi

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 Madhubani district level

Then & Now

Maini — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,505

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,774

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

276

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

325

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: 1,505Census 2011
Households: 276Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 960 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7742026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3252026 projection
Active job cards: 2,91,354MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,499MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 805NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.4%NFHS-5 district

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 · Madhubani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madhubani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madhubani 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.

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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience

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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought

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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
The Times of India18h ago
Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
thenewsmill.com20h ago
SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of Indiayesterday
Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India2 days ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Maini?

The pincode of Maini, Andhratharhi block, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847401. The post office is Andhra.

Which post office delivers to Maini?

Mail for Maini is delivered through Andhra post office, pincode 847401, in Andhratharhi block, Madhubani district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maini located?

Maini is a village in Andhratharhi block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Maini as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maini village has a population of 1,505 across 276 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maini in?

Maini falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maini in?

Maini falls under the Mahishi assembly constituency (AC #77) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Maini?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maini village is 42.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Maini?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maini village is 960 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maini?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maini, 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 Maini?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maini village is 220669.

How big is Maini compared to other villages in Andhratharhi block?

Maini ranks 34 of 48 villages in Andhratharhi block by Census 2011 population (1,505 residents).

Who is the MLA of Maini?

Maini falls under Mahishi assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Gautam Krishna (RJD).

Who is the MP for Maini?

Maini is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Maini in 2026?

Maini is estimated at 1,774 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,505 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maini in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Maini in Madhubani district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)