Maheshpur Village
Maheshpur is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 5,469 in 982 households (Census 2011).
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5,469 souls. 982 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
Maheshpur today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Maheshpur (महेशपुर), Barsoi block, Katihar!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Maheshpur
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Maheshpur at a glance
Maheshpur is one of the larger villages of Barsoi block — 5th of 218 by population, with 5,469 people in 982 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 23.6%, below Katihar district's 49.6% (Barsoi block: 43.7%), while the sex ratio was 960 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 921. It falls under Bansgaon gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 855102. The village covers 516 hectares — about 5.2 km², or roughly 1,060 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Balrampur assembly constituency and the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Barsoi (बारसोई) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Maheshpur is in the Bansgaon (बांसगाँव) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bansgaon
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Maheshpur compares
By population, Maheshpur ranks #5 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi 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 Maheshpur ranks
| Ranked by | Maheshpur | In Katihar district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 5,469 | 104 of 1,306 | 3,731 of 39,073 (tied)above 90% | 1,243 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 982 | 128 of 1,306 | 3,928 of 39,073 (tied)above 90% | 252 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 23.6% | 1,252 of 1,306 | 38,435 of 39,071 (tied)above 2% | 49.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 960 per 1,000 males | 298 of 1,305 (tied) | 9,887 of 39,052 (tied)above 74% | 922 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.57 per household | 103 of 1,306 (tied) | 20,636 of 39,073 (tied)above 47% | 4.84 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,059.9 per km² | 594 of 1,303 | 19,620 of 38,451 (tied)above 49% | 972.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 25.7% | 1,138 of 1,306 (tied) | 31,928 of 39,073 (tied)above 18% | 32.2% |
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
Villages like Maheshpur
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- Hathwara MilikFalka, Katihar6,758 people · 30.4% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
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- LachhmipurFalka, Katihar3,430 people · 32.2% literate · 946 per 1,000 · 5.39 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- DebinagarSrinagar, Purnia6,455 people · 23.4% literate · 948 per 1,000 · 5.56 per householdCompare →
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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 Maheshpur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 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 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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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
- 5,469Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,791 / 2,678
- Households
- 982
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 23.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,407
- Work participation
- 25.7%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 →
Maheshpur on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Maheshpur. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Maheshpur · 25.6862° N, 87.9139° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Maheshpur
- 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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Essential services & places near Maheshpur
Maheshpur isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
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Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Maheshpur
Where is Maheshpur located?
Maheshpur is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Maheshpur in?
Maheshpur is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Maheshpur belong to?
Maheshpur comes under the Bansgaon gram panchayat.
How is Maheshpur written in the local script?
Maheshpur is written महेशपुर.
What is the pincode of Maheshpur?
The pincode of Maheshpur, Barsoi, Katihar is 855102.
What is the population of Maheshpur?
As per the 2011 Census, Maheshpur had a population of 5,469 (2,791 males and 2,678 females).
How many households are there in Maheshpur?
Maheshpur had 982 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Maheshpur?
Maheshpur covers about 516 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Maheshpur?
The literacy rate of Maheshpur was 23.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Maheshpur?
Maheshpur had 960 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maheshpur in?
Maheshpur is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Maheshpur?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Maheshpur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Maheshpur in?
Maheshpur is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Maheshpur?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Maheshpur, in 2025.
Which development block is Maheshpur in?
Maheshpur is in the Barsoi (बारसोई) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Maheshpur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maheshpur is 224976 and its Census 2011 village code is 224976.
Which villages are near Maheshpur?
Villages near Maheshpur include Khempur (within ~15 km), Mithapur (within ~15 km), Alipur (within ~15 km), Kadamgachhi (within ~15 km), Kalidaspur (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Maheshpur in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Maheshpur's Census 2011 population of 5,469 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 6,950 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Maheshpur?
The sarpanch of Maheshpur 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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What do you need to find near Maheshpur?
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
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 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Katihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 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 Maheshpur's shops. Best mandi price near Maheshpur →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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