Mahta Village
Mahta is a revenue village in Amarpur block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,394 in 286 households (Census 2011).
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1,394 souls. 286 homes.
Amarpur block, Banka district, Bihar.
Mahta today
- Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,400Barahat APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Mahta (महता), Amarpur block, Banka!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Mahta
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Mahta at a glance
Mahta is a mid-sized village of Amarpur block: 1,394 people in 286 households (Census 2011), 48th of its 123 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 73.4%, above Banka district's 57.6% (Amarpur block: 62.9%), while the sex ratio was 986 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 908. It falls under Bhikhanpur gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 813101. The village covers 163 hectares — about 1.6 km², or roughly 855 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Amarpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 22 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Mahta is in the Bhikhanpur (भीखनपुर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bhikhanpur
- Bhikhanpur
- Datwati
- Shahganjbad
- Satghara
- Biddu Bishunpur
- Gopalpur
- Chimman Chak
- Dadpur
- Ramchandrpur
- Khardauri
- Paidapur
- Bhaluhar Kothi
- Dadpur Arazi
- Bhikhanpur Arazi
- Biddu Bishunpur Arazi
- Datbati Arazi
- Mahota Arazi
- Mahota Arazi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Mahta compares
By population, Mahta ranks #48 of 123 inhabited villages in Amarpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Mahta ranks
| Ranked by | Mahta | In Banka district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,394 | 439 of 1,702 | 19,864 of 39,073 (tied)above 49% | 644 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 286 | 394 of 1,702 (tied) | 17,430 of 39,073 (tied)above 55% | 118 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 73.4% | 222 of 1,702 | 6,425 of 39,071 (tied)above 84% | 55.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 986 per 1,000 males | 251 of 1,701 (tied) | 6,479 of 39,052 (tied)above 83% | 907 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.87 per household | 1,387 of 1,702 (tied) | 31,629 of 39,073 (tied)above 19% | 5.34 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 855.2 per km² | 669 of 1,695 | 24,750 of 38,451 (tied)above 36% | 661.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 18.6% | 1,677 of 1,702 | 38,381 of 39,073 (tied)above 2% | 38.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Mahta had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
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Villages sharing pincode 813101
Other villages in Amarpur block
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- Ratanpur Magduma
- Ballikita
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- Gorgawan
- Sihuri
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- Khemi Chak
- Chorwe
- Bishunpur
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- Fatehpur
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Mahta — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,394Census 2011
- Male / female
- 702 / 692
- Households
- 286
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 73.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 259
- Work participation
- 18.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Mahta on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 25 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Mahta. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Mahta · 24.9892° N, 86.9279° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Mahta
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Mahta
Mahta isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Amarpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district
Colleges & universities2 in Banka district
Government offices3 in Banka district
Temples1 in Banka district
Transport17 in Banka district
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People often ask about Mahta
Where is Mahta located?
Mahta is a village in Amarpur block of Banka district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Mahta in?
Mahta is in Banka district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Mahta belong to?
Mahta comes under the Bhikhanpur gram panchayat.
How is Mahta written in the local script?
Mahta is written महता.
What is the pincode of Mahta?
The pincode of Mahta, Amarpur, Banka is 813101.
What is the population of Mahta?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahta had a population of 1,394 (702 males and 692 females).
How many households are there in Mahta?
Mahta had 286 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Mahta?
Mahta covers about 163 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Mahta?
The literacy rate of Mahta was 73.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Mahta?
Mahta had 986 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Mahta in?
Mahta is in the Amarpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Mahta?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahta is 240637 and its Census 2011 village code is 240637.
Which villages are near Mahta?
Villages near Mahta include Amarpur (within ~25 km), Rajaun (within ~25 km), Banki (within ~25 km), Hasanpur (within ~25 km), Mandar Deru (within ~25 km).
What is the population of Mahta in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Mahta's Census 2011 population of 1,394 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,770 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Mahta?
The sarpanch of Mahta has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 5.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barahat APMC | 5,200 | 5,600 | 5,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 5,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 3 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Mahta's shops. Best mandi price near Mahta →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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