Mahsar village, Shivaji Nagar block | Pincode 848117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

REKHA DEVI

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LGD code: 236434
Pincode: 848117
Post office: Ilmasnagar
Population: 632
Households: 108
Literacy rate: 40.8%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 151

Census 2011 · in context

How Mahsar compares

By population, Mahsar ranks #52 of 71 villages in Shivaji Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

40.8%

−6.9% vs mandal average

Mahsar: 40.8%
Shivaji Nagar mandal: 47.7%
Samastipur district: 50.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

+4 vs mandal average

Mahsar: 909
Shivaji Nagar mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.9 vs mandal average

Mahsar: 5.9
Shivaji Nagar mandal: 5.0

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

Mahsar at a glance

Mahsar is a village of 632 people in 108 households (Census 2011) in Shivaji Nagar block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 52nd-largest of 71 villages in Shivaji Nagar block. Literacy is 41%, 7 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 909 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848117, served by Ilmasnagar post office; the LGD village code is 236434. The sarpanch is REKHA DEVI, and the village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 745 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mahsar · this village	632	41%	—
Jakhar · Shivaji Nagar	6,852	45%	—
Dharampur · Shivaji Nagar	6,477	47%	—
Gonwara · Shivaji Nagar	1,937	38%	—
Kolhanta · Shivaji Nagar	1,135	27%	—
Samarhati · Shivaji Nagar	161	25%	—
Chak Jari · Shivaji Nagar	18	33%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mahsar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ROSERA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 33
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JAKHAR DHARAMPUR
Total area (ha): 933
Irrigated area (ha): 423.27
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Mahsar

LGD code: 236434
Pincode: 848117
Post office: Ilmasnagar
Population (Census 2011): 632
Population (projected 2026): 745
Households: 108
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 40.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: REKHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Shivaji Nagar
Nearest railway station: Asanpur Kupha (17.7 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 Samastipur district level

Then & Now

Mahsar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

632

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

745

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

127

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: 632Census 2011
Households: 108Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1272026 projection
Active job cards: 4,20,203MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,00,630MGNREGA · 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: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%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 · Samastipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Samastipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Samastipur 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

Mahsar on the mapमहसर

Centred on Shivaji Nagar mandal

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Notable places near Mahsar · Shivaji Nagar mandal area

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Railway· 1

Education

School
Rastriya Primary School, Bairiyahi
📍 14.2 km awayOSM
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School
Shree Sant Kabir Ra. Pra. Bi.Ramngar Kodarkati
📍 14.4 km awayOSM
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Shree Janta Rastriya Prathmik Vidyalayaa
📍 19.9 km awayOSM
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Shree B.P.RA.Pra.School
📍 21.1 km awayOSM
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Ra.Pra.B.School
📍 21.7 km awayOSM
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H.S.English Boarding School
📍 22.0 km awayOSM
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School
Chhinnamasta English Boarding School
📍 22.2 km awayOSM
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School
Shree Baba Dihabar Ra. Pra. Bi. Lalapatty
📍 24.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Asanpur Kupha
📍 17.7 km awayOSM
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If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?

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Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar

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Reported by The Times of India.

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If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
counterview.netyesterday
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India2 days ago
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrint2 days ago
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
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People often ask about Mahsar

What is the pincode of Mahsar?

The pincode of Mahsar, Shivaji Nagar block, Samastipur district, Bihar is 848117. The post office is Ilmasnagar.

Which post office delivers to Mahsar?

Mail for Mahsar is delivered through Ilmasnagar post office, pincode 848117, in Shivaji Nagar block, Samastipur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mahsar located?

Mahsar is a village in Shivaji Nagar block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Mahsar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahsar village has a population of 632 across 108 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahsar?

The current sarpanch of Mahsar gram panchayat is REKHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahsar in?

Mahsar falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahsar in?

Mahsar falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Mahsar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mahsar village is 40.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahsar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mahsar village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Mahsar?

The nearest railway station to Mahsar is Asanpur Kupha (~17.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahsar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mahsar, 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 Mahsar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahsar village is 236434.

How big is Mahsar compared to other villages in Shivaji Nagar block?

Mahsar ranks 52 of 71 villages in Shivaji Nagar block by Census 2011 population (632 residents).

Who is the MLA of Mahsar?

Mahsar falls under Phulparas assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Sheela Kumari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Mahsar?

Mahsar is in Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)).

What is the population of Mahsar in 2026?

Mahsar is estimated at 745 people in 2026, up about 18% from 632 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mahsar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Mahsar?

REKHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Mahsar gram panchayat, Shivaji Nagar block. See the sarpanch list of Shivaji Nagar 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)