Mahela Village
Mahela is a revenue village in Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,446 in 611 households (Census 2011).
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3,446 souls. 611 homes.
Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar.
Mahela today
- Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,400Barahat APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Mahela (महेला), Dhuraiya block, Banka!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Mahela
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Mahela at a glance
Mahela is one of the larger villages of Dhuraiya block — 14th of 181 by population, with 3,446 people in 611 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 44.9%, below Banka district's 57.6% (Dhuraiya block: 58.2%), while the sex ratio was 929 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 908. It falls under Mahila Bishanpur gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 813205. The village covers 135 hectares — about 1.4 km², or roughly 2,553 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dhauraiya assembly constituency and the Banka 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
- Dhuraiya Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 46 members (2019-20) 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
Mahela is in the Mahila Bishanpur (महिला बिशनपुर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Mahila Bishanpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Mahela compares
By population, Mahela ranks #14 of 181 inhabited villages in Dhuraiya 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 Mahela ranks
| Ranked by | Mahela | In Banka district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 3,446 | 110 of 1,702 | 7,589 of 39,073 (tied)above 81% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 611 | 121 of 1,702 | 7,822 of 39,073 (tied)above 80% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 44.9% | 1,223 of 1,702 | 33,958 of 39,071 (tied)above 13% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 929 per 1,000 males | 593 of 1,701 (tied) | 16,574 of 39,052 (tied)above 57% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.64 per household | 572 of 1,702 (tied) | 19,624 of 39,073 (tied)above 49% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,552.6 per km² | 112 of 1,695 | 3,529 of 38,451above 91% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 44.6% | 603 of 1,702 (tied) | 6,880 of 39,073 (tied)above 82% |
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 Mahela
In Banka district
- Tola BhelwaChanan, Banka2,863 people · 46.4% literate · 936 per 1,000 · 5.68 per householdCompare →
- DhupsandaDhuraiya, Banka2,959 people · 47.3% literate · 945 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
- ChihutjorChanan, Banka4,602 people · 42.1% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 5.83 per householdCompare →
- KarhariaDhuraiya, Banka3,587 people · 44.9% literate · 921 per 1,000 · 6.04 per householdCompare →
- AsautaShambhuganj, Banka2,724 people · 50.0% literate · 914 per 1,000 · 5.56 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- SigriRamnagar, Pashchim Champaran3,354 people · 44.5% literate · 935 per 1,000 · 5.55 per householdCompare →
- Sagar ChuramanKotwa, Purbi Champaran3,164 people · 46.0% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 5.63 per householdCompare →
- MahurarKawakol, Nawada3,192 people · 43.0% literate · 938 per 1,000 · 5.69 per householdCompare →
- NarwalSidhaw, Pashchim Champaran3,807 people · 43.5% literate · 927 per 1,000 · 5.76 per householdCompare →
- Ram Sagar HilsaIslamnagar Aliganj, Jamui3,282 people · 44.3% literate · 915 per 1,000 · 5.76 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 Mahela 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 Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- 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 Not available · nearest within 5 km
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Villages sharing pincode 813205
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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
- 3,446Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,786 / 1,660
- Households
- 611
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 44.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,536
- Work participation
- 44.6%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 →
Mahela on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Mahela. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Mahela · 24.7553° N, 86.6522° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 92% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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 Mahela
- 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
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Mahela
Mahela isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dhuraiya block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district
Primary / community health centre
Ahiro
Primary / community health centre
Batsar
Primary / community health centre
Bishanpur
Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district
Colleges & universities2 in Banka district
Government offices3 in Banka district
Temples1 in Banka district
Transport17 in Banka district
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People often ask about Mahela
Where is Mahela located?
Mahela is a village in Dhuraiya block of Banka district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Mahela in?
Mahela is in Banka district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Mahela belong to?
Mahela comes under the Mahila Bishanpur gram panchayat.
How is Mahela written in the local script?
Mahela is written महेला.
What is the pincode of Mahela?
The pincode of Mahela, Dhuraiya, Banka is 813205.
What is the population of Mahela?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahela had a population of 3,446 (1,786 males and 1,660 females).
How many households are there in Mahela?
Mahela had 611 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Mahela?
Mahela covers about 135 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Mahela?
The literacy rate of Mahela was 44.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Mahela?
Mahela had 929 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahela in?
Mahela is in the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Mahela?
Giridhari Yadav (Janata Dal (United)) won the Banka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Mahela, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Mahela in?
Mahela is in the Dhauraiya assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Mahela?
Manish Kumar (Janata Dal (United)) won the Dhauraiya assembly seat, which includes Mahela, in 2025.
Which development block is Mahela in?
Mahela is in the Dhuraiya development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Mahela?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahela is 240992 and its Census 2011 village code is 240992.
Which villages are near Mahela?
Villages near Mahela include Katoria (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Mahela in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Mahela's Census 2011 population of 3,446 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,380 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Mahela?
The sarpanch of Mahela 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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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: 5.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barahat APMC | 5,200 | 5,600 | 5,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 5,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 3 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 Mahela's shops. Best mandi price near Mahela →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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