Maheshpur village, Tarapur block | Pincode 813221

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Maheshpur is a village in Tarapur mandal, Munger district, Bihar, with a population of 1,331 in 282 households and a literacy rate of 62.2%. It is situated at coordinates 25.397°N, 87.597°E.

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Rozi Kumari

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LGD code: 243171
Pincode: 813221
Post office: Tarapur (Munger)
Population: 1,331
Households: 282
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 523
Distance to district centre: 137 km
Distance to mandal centre: 90 km
Distance to Patna: 248 km
Distance to Kolkata: 324 km
Nearest railway station: Mahiyarpur · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Maheshpur compares

By population, Maheshpur ranks #28 of 78 villages in Tarapur mandal.

Literacy rate

62.2%

+5.1% vs mandal average

Maheshpur: 62.2%
Tarapur mandal: 57.1%
Munger district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

+20 vs mandal average

Maheshpur: 904
Tarapur mandal: 884

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Maheshpur: 4.7
Tarapur mandal: 5.1

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

Maheshpur at a glance

Maheshpur is a village of 1,331 people in 282 households (Census 2011) in Tarapur block, Munger district, Bihar, the 28th-largest of 78 villages in Tarapur block. Literacy is 62%, 5 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 904 women per 1,000 men. It lies 137 km from the Munger district centre, 11 km from Makhmalpur, the nearest town, 2 km from Mahiyarpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 813221, served by Tarapur (Munger) post office; the LGD village code is 243171. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is Rozi Kumari, and the village votes in Beldaur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Panna Lal Singh Patel. The population is estimated at 1,569 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maheshpur · this village	1,331	62%	—
Maheshpur · Bijaipur	778	65%	0 km N
Maheshpur · Azamnagar	363	50%	0 km N
Maheshpur · Bhagwanpur	3,727	53%	0 km N
Maheshpur · Bhagwanpur	0	—	0 km N
Maheshpur · Surajgarha	5,785	53%	0 km N
Maheshpur · Pipra	6,764	51%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maheshpur

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
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: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MUNGER
Distance to nearest town (km): 59
Distance to district HQ (km): 59
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Padmara
Total area (ha): 55
Irrigated area (ha): 49.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Maheshpur

LGD code: 243171
Pincode: 813221
Post office: Tarapur (Munger)
Population (Census 2011): 1,331
Population (projected 2026): 1,569
Households: 282
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Coordinates: 25.39703°N, 87.59709°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Beldaur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Panna Lal Singh Patel
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Rozi Kumari
Block / Mandal: Tarapur

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 Munger district level

Then & Now

Maheshpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,331

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,569

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

332

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: 1,331Census 2011
Households: 282Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3322026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,470MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 84,802MGNREGA · 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: 966NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.4%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 · Munger district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Munger district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Munger 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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Getting there

How to reach Maheshpur

Mandal centre

Tarapur · ≈ 90 km

≈ 3 h 5 min by car · 3 h 39 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Munger · ≈ 137 km

≈ 4 h 42 min by car · 5 h 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,517 people

Makhmalpur · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna248 kmcapital
Kolkata324 km
Delhi1089 km
Hyderabad1297 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMahiyarpur2 km
Bus stopBagalbari2 km
Hospital / PHCHospital5 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump18 km
CollegeD S College15 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)15 km

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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People often ask about Maheshpur

What is the pincode of Maheshpur?

The pincode of Maheshpur, Tarapur block, Munger district, Bihar is 813221. The post office is Tarapur (Munger).

Which post office delivers to Maheshpur?

Mail for Maheshpur is delivered through Tarapur (Munger) post office, pincode 813221, in Tarapur block, Munger district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maheshpur located?

Maheshpur is a village in Tarapur block of Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Maheshpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maheshpur village has a population of 1,331 across 282 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maheshpur?

The current sarpanch of Maheshpur gram panchayat is Rozi Kumari.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maheshpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maheshpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Maheshpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maheshpur village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Maheshpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maheshpur village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maheshpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maheshpur, 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.

How far is Maheshpur from Munger district centre?

Maheshpur is approximately 137 km (straight-line) from the centre of Munger district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Maheshpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maheshpur village is 243171.

Which is the nearest town to Maheshpur?

Makhmalpur (population 10,517, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Maheshpur in a straight line.

How big is Maheshpur compared to other villages in Tarapur block?

Maheshpur ranks 28 of 78 villages in Tarapur block by Census 2011 population (1,331 residents).

How far is Maheshpur from Patna?

Maheshpur is about 248 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 322 km.

How far is Maheshpur from Kolkata?

Maheshpur is about 324 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 421 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Maheshpur?

Mahiyarpur is the nearest railway station to Maheshpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Maheshpur?

Bagalbari is the nearest bus stop to Maheshpur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maheshpur?

Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maheshpur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Maheshpur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Maheshpur, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Maheshpur?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Maheshpur, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Maheshpur?

Maheshpur falls under Beldaur assembly constituency (AC 150). The sitting MLA is Panna Lal Singh Patel (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Maheshpur?

Maheshpur is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Maheshpur in 2026?

Maheshpur is estimated at 1,569 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,331 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maheshpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Maheshpur?

Rozi Kumari is the sarpanch of Maheshpur gram panchayat, Tarapur block. See the sarpanch list of Tarapur 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)