Maher (महेर) — Islamnagar Aliganj, Jamui, Bihar

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LALAN SINGH

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LGD code: 258522
Pincode: 811301
Population: 559
Households: 102
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 207

Census 2011 · in context

How Maher compares

By population, Maher ranks #57 of 69 villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal.

Literacy rate

46.2%

−1.5% vs mandal average

Maher: 46.2%
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 47.7%
Jamui district: 48.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

982

+53 vs mandal average

Maher: 982
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 929

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Maher: 5.5
Islamnagar Aliganj mandal: 6.0

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

Key facts — Maher

LGD code: 258522
Pincode: 811301
Population (Census 2011): 559
Population (projected 2026): 659
Households: 102
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 982
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bachhwara
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Surendra Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: LALAN SINGH
Block / Mandal: Islamnagar Aliganj

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 Jamui district level

Then & Now

Maher — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

559

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

659

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

120

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: 559Census 2011
Households: 102Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 120

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 · Jamui district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamui district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamui 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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What is the pincode of Maher?

The pincode of Maher, Islamnagar Aliganj mandal, Jamui district, Bihar is 811301.

In which district is Maher located?

Maher is a village in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal of Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Maher as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maher village has a population of 559 across 102 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Maher?

The current sarpanch of Maher gram panchayat is LALAN SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maher in?

Maher falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maher in?

Maher falls under the Bachhwara assembly constituency (AC #142) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Maher?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maher village is 46.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Maher?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maher village is 982 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maher?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maher, 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 Maher?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maher village is 258522.

How big is Maher compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Maher ranks 57 of 69 villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal by Census 2011 population (559 residents).

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What is the pincode of Maher?

In which district is Maher located?

What is the population of Maher as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Maher?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maher in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maher in?

What is the literacy rate in Maher?

What is the sex ratio in Maher?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maher?

What is the LGD code of Maher?

How big is Maher compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Maher on the mapमहेर

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Maher

What is the pincode of Maher?

In which district is Maher located?

What is the population of Maher as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Maher?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maher in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maher in?

What is the literacy rate in Maher?

What is the sex ratio in Maher?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maher?

What is the LGD code of Maher?

How big is Maher compared to other villages in Islamnagar Aliganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Maher — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Maher

Open jobs in Maher