Maheshkata village, Pakuria block | Pincode 816117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SALOMI BESRA

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LGD code: 360879
Pincode: 816117
Post office: Pakuria
Population: 473
Households: 100
Literacy rate: 38.5%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 165

Census 2011 · in context

How Maheshkata compares

By population, Maheshkata ranks #89 of 156 villages in Pakuria mandal.

Literacy rate

38.5%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Maheshkata: 38.5%
Pakuria mandal: 44.2%
Pakur district: 39.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

−41 vs mandal average

Maheshkata: 963
Pakuria mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

4.7

Same as the mandal average

Maheshkata: 4.7
Pakuria mandal: 4.7

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

Maheshkata at a glance

Maheshkata is a village of 473 people in 100 households (Census 2011) in Pakuria block, Pakur district, Jharkhand, the 89th-largest of 156 villages in Pakuria block. Literacy is 39%, 6 points below the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 816117, served by Pakuria post office; the LGD village code is 360879. The sarpanch is SALOMI BESRA. The population is estimated at 558 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maheshkata · this village	473	39%	—
Bhalukchua · Pakuria	853	38%	—
Baniaposa · Pakuria	842	29%	—
Sindrisal · Pakuria	776	38%	—
Bishunpur · Pakuria	719	27%	—
Mahuligaipathar · Pakuria	560	52%	—
Rajadaha · Pakuria	556	48%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maheshkata

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DUMKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 48
Distance to district HQ (km): 64
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BANIAPOSA
Total area (ha): 179
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Maheshkata

LGD code: 360879
Pincode: 816117
Post office: Pakuria
Population (Census 2011): 473
Population (projected 2026): 558
Households: 100
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 38.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Skiaripara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SALOMI BESRA
Block / Mandal: Pakuria
Nearest PHC: Primary Health Centre,Bara Narganj (4.5 km)

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 Pakur district level

Then & Now

Maheshkata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

473

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

558

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

100

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

118

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: 473Census 2011
Households: 100Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5582026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1182026 projection
Active job cards: 96,569MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 47,589MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 925NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 46.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 91.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 79.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pakur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pakur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pakur 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 Pakuria mandal

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Notable places near Maheshkata · Pakuria mandal area

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Primary Health Centre,Bara Narganj
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Hospital
CHC, Kathikund
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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
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Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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People often ask about Maheshkata

What is the pincode of Maheshkata?

The pincode of Maheshkata, Pakuria block, Pakur district, Jharkhand is 816117. The post office is Pakuria.

Which post office delivers to Maheshkata?

Mail for Maheshkata is delivered through Pakuria post office, pincode 816117, in Pakuria block, Pakur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maheshkata located?

Maheshkata is a village in Pakuria block of Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Maheshkata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maheshkata village has a population of 473 across 100 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maheshkata?

The current sarpanch of Maheshkata gram panchayat is SALOMI BESRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maheshkata in?

Maheshkata falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maheshkata in?

Maheshkata falls under the Skiaripara assembly constituency (AC #7) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Maheshkata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maheshkata village is 38.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Maheshkata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maheshkata village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Maheshkata?

The nearest health facility to Maheshkata is Primary Health Centre,Bara Narganj (~4.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maheshkata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maheshkata, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Maheshkata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maheshkata village is 360879.

How big is Maheshkata compared to other villages in Pakuria block?

Maheshkata ranks 89 of 156 villages in Pakuria block by Census 2011 population (473 residents).

Who is the MP for Maheshkata?

Maheshkata is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Maheshkata in 2026?

Maheshkata is estimated at 558 people in 2026, up about 18% from 473 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maheshkata in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Maheshkata in Pakur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Maheshkata?

SALOMI BESRA is the sarpanch of Maheshkata gram panchayat, Pakuria block. See the sarpanch list of Pakuria block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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