Mahesia Village
Mahesia is a revenue village in Riga block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It had a population of 5,301 in 1,095 households (Census 2011).
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5,301 souls. 1,095 homes.
Riga block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar.
Mahesia today
- Onion₹4,500Sitamarhi APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,250Sitamarhi APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Mahesia
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Mahesia at a glance
Mahesia is a mid-sized village of Riga block: 5,301 people in 1,095 households (Census 2011), 15th of its 39 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 52.0%, above Sitamarhi district's 50.8% (Riga block: 54.2%), while the sex ratio was 893 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 900. It falls under Mehasia gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 843327. The village covers 383 hectares — about 3.8 km², or roughly 1,384 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Riga assembly constituency and the Sheohar 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
- Riga Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 22 members (2023-24) 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
Mahesia is in the Mehasia (मेहासिया) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Mehasia
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Mahesia compares
By population, Mahesia ranks #15 of 39 inhabited villages in Riga 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 Mahesia ranks
| Ranked by | Mahesia | In Sitamarhi district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 5,301 | 179 of 808 | 3,927 of 39,073above 90% | 2,778 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 1,095 | 189 of 808 (tied) | 3,278 of 39,073 (tied)above 92% | 610 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 52.0% | 363 of 808 (tied) | 29,161 of 39,071 (tied)above 25% | 50.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 893 per 1,000 males | 434 of 808 (tied) | 27,039 of 39,052 (tied)above 30% | 896 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.84 per household | 233 of 808 (tied) | 32,027 of 39,073 (tied)above 18% | 4.60 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,384.1 per km² | 439 of 808 | 13,039 of 38,451 (tied)above 66% | 1,444.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 28.5% | 612 of 808 (tied) | 26,346 of 39,073 (tied)above 32% | 32.1% |
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 Mahesia
In Sitamarhi district
- Gangwara BuzurgRunisaidpur, Sitamarhi4,773 people · 53.5% literate · 881 per 1,000 · 4.80 per householdCompare →
- Marhia TetariaSonbarsa, Sitamarhi5,658 people · 54.0% literate · 904 per 1,000 · 4.76 per householdCompare →
- SuhaiDumra, Sitamarhi4,862 people · 50.9% literate · 875 per 1,000 · 4.74 per householdCompare →
- SahargawanParihar, Sitamarhi4,228 people · 52.0% literate · 897 per 1,000 · 4.75 per householdCompare →
- Bishunpur RatwaraBajpatti, Sitamarhi4,979 people · 55.3% literate · 905 per 1,000 · 4.85 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- OrlahaTribeniganj, Supaul5,526 people · 51.9% literate · 896 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
- BidanareanBarhara, Purnia5,634 people · 51.5% literate · 885 per 1,000 · 4.80 per householdCompare →
- BhikhanpuraMusahri, Muzaffarpur5,526 people · 52.5% literate · 885 per 1,000 · 4.91 per householdCompare →
- Bedauli AsliAurai, Muzaffarpur5,024 people · 52.5% literate · 883 per 1,000 · 4.85 per householdCompare →
- AndhriBenipatti, Madhubani5,256 people · 53.5% literate · 900 per 1,000 · 4.85 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 Mahesia 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 more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 843327
Other villages in Riga block
View all 44 →- Riga
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- Rewasi Maksudpur
- Bhagwanpur Piprarhi
- Ganeshpur Babhangawan
- Pakri
- Bhabdepur
- Panchhaur
- Posua Patania
- Rampur Gangauli
- Kapraul Siroman
- Shahbazpur
- Sirahi
- Bhagwanpur
- Kusumari
- Kharsan
- Sonar
- Bhawanipur
- Anhari Ujiari
- Bhorha
- Bulakipur
- Sankhi
- Mandar
- Narsanda urf Narsawan
- Pakri
- Barahi
- Bakhri
- Khairwa
- Basantpur
- Ijrahia
- Asogi
- Posua Patania
Mahesia — 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
- 5,301Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,800 / 2,501
- Households
- 1,095
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 52.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,511
- Work participation
- 28.5%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 →
Mahesia 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 Mahesia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Mahesia · 26.6562° N, 85.4313° 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).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Mahesia
- 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 Mahesia
Mahesia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Riga block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices392 in Sitamarhi district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
DHANUKA GRAMRIGA BLCOK RIGA DIST SITAMARHI BIHAR
Bank · No map location — listed by district
RIGA,AT RIGA,PO RIGA,DISTSITAMARHI843327
Post office
Hospitals & clinics41 in Sitamarhi district
Clinic
Munger, Bihar
Schools & anganwadis5 in Sitamarhi district
Colleges & universities1 in Sitamarhi district
Police & fire stations1 in Sitamarhi district
Government offices2 in Sitamarhi district
Temples5 in Sitamarhi district
Other places of worship7 in Sitamarhi district
Transport10 in Sitamarhi district
- Riga
Railway station
Community places6 in Sitamarhi district
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People often ask about Mahesia
Where is Mahesia located?
Mahesia is a village in Riga block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Mahesia in?
Mahesia is in Sitamarhi district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Mahesia belong to?
Mahesia comes under the Mehasia gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mahesia?
The pincode of Mahesia, Riga, Sitamarhi is 843327.
What is the population of Mahesia?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahesia had a population of 5,301 (2,800 males and 2,501 females).
How many households are there in Mahesia?
Mahesia had 1,095 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Mahesia?
Mahesia covers about 383 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Mahesia?
The literacy rate of Mahesia was 52.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Mahesia?
Mahesia had 893 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahesia in?
Mahesia is in the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Mahesia?
Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)) won the Sheohar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Mahesia, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Mahesia in?
Mahesia is in the Riga assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Mahesia?
Baidyanath Prasad (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Riga assembly seat, which includes Mahesia, in 2025.
Which development block is Mahesia in?
Mahesia is in the Riga development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Mahesia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahesia is 219377 and its Census 2011 village code is 219377.
Which villages are near Mahesia?
Villages near Mahesia include Riga (within ~15 km), Chhaurahia (within ~15 km), Sisaula Kalan (within ~15 km), Punaura (within ~15 km), Supi (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Mahesia in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Mahesia's Census 2011 population of 5,301 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 6,740 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Mahesia?
The sarpanch of Mahesia 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: 3.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Sitamarhi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Nasik | Sitamarhi APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red | Sitamarhi APMC | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Sitamarhi APMC | 4,400 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Sitamarhi APMC | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Local | Sitamarhi APMC | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Sitamarhi APMC | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Sitamarhi APMC | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 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 Mahesia's shops. Best mandi price near Mahesia →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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