Maheshdih Village
Maheshdih is a revenue village in Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,440 in 358 households (Census 2011).
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2,440 souls. 358 homes.
Akbarpur block, Nawada district, Bihar.
Maheshdih today
- Bitter gourd₹4,400Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹3,500Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹4,400Barbigha APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Maheshdih (महेश डीह), Akbarpur block, Nawada!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Maheshdih
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Maheshdih at a glance
Maheshdih is one of the larger villages of Akbarpur block — 23rd of 145 by population, with 2,440 people in 358 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 66.7%, above Nawada district's 58.1% (Akbarpur block: 60.9%), while the sex ratio was 965 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 942. It falls under Ledaha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 805121. The village covers 234 hectares — about 2.3 km², or roughly 1,043 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Hisua assembly constituency and the Nawada 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
- Akbarpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 23 members (2024-25) 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
Maheshdih is in the Ledaha (लेदहा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Ledaha
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Maheshdih compares
By population, Maheshdih ranks #23 of 145 inhabited villages in Akbarpur 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 Maheshdih ranks
| Ranked by | Maheshdih | In Nawada district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,440 | 251 of 955 | 11,746 of 39,073 (tied)above 70% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 358 | 258 of 955 (tied) | 14,280 of 39,073 (tied)above 63% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 66.7% | 213 of 955 | 13,597 of 39,071 (tied)above 65% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 965 per 1,000 males | 309 of 955 (tied) | 9,164 of 39,052 (tied)above 76% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 6.82 per household | 391 of 955 (tied) | 5,424 of 39,073 (tied)above 86% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,042.7 per km² | 462 of 955 | 20,051 of 38,451 (tied)above 48% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 26.1% | 854 of 955 (tied) | 31,145 of 39,073 (tied)above 20% |
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 Maheshdih
In Nawada district
- SupaulAkbarpur, Nawada2,344 people · 64.2% literate · 976 per 1,000 · 6.79 per householdCompare →
- PantiAkbarpur, Nawada2,844 people · 66.7% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 6.61 per householdCompare →
- SinhinHisua, Nawada2,475 people · 64.6% literate · 946 per 1,000 · 6.69 per householdCompare →
- ChamothaRajauli, Nawada2,940 people · 68.2% literate · 972 per 1,000 · 6.65 per householdCompare →
- JanhaulSirdala, Nawada2,094 people · 63.9% literate · 975 per 1,000 · 7.05 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- KhanpurDariapur, Saran2,414 people · 64.2% literate · 969 per 1,000 · 6.80 per householdCompare →
- SijhuaRamgarh, Kaimur (bhabua)2,739 people · 64.8% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 6.81 per householdCompare →
- BasatpurAmnour, Saran2,265 people · 64.3% literate · 964 per 1,000 · 6.84 per householdCompare →
- SisrarhRajpur, Buxar2,721 people · 69.1% literate · 965 per 1,000 · 6.85 per householdCompare →
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What Maheshdih 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 within 5 km
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 805121
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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
- 2,440Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,242 / 1,198
- Households
- 358
- People per home
- 6.8
- Literacy rate
- 66.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 637
- Work participation
- 26.1%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 →
Maheshdih on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Maheshdih. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Maheshdih · 24.8346° N, 85.5637° 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 Maheshdih
- 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 Maheshdih
Maheshdih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Akbarpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices295 in Nawada district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT PO AKBARPUR,BLOCK BHAWANIPUR, DIST PURNEA, BIHAR 852116
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics178 in Nawada district
Primary / community health centre
Panti Akbarpur
Primary / community health centre
Baksanda
Primary / community health centre
Paharpur
Schools & anganwadis4 in Nawada district
Temples1 in Nawada district
Other places of worship5 in Nawada district
Transport25 in Nawada district
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People often ask about Maheshdih
Where is Maheshdih located?
Maheshdih is a village in Akbarpur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Maheshdih in?
Maheshdih is in Nawada district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Maheshdih belong to?
Maheshdih comes under the Ledaha gram panchayat.
How is Maheshdih written in the local script?
Maheshdih is written महेश डीह.
What is the pincode of Maheshdih?
The pincode of Maheshdih, Akbarpur, Nawada is 805121.
What is the population of Maheshdih?
As per the 2011 Census, Maheshdih had a population of 2,440 (1,242 males and 1,198 females).
How many households are there in Maheshdih?
Maheshdih had 358 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Maheshdih?
Maheshdih covers about 234 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Maheshdih?
The literacy rate of Maheshdih was 66.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Maheshdih?
Maheshdih had 965 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maheshdih in?
Maheshdih is in the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Maheshdih?
Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Nawada Lok Sabha seat, which includes Maheshdih, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Maheshdih in?
Maheshdih is in the Hisua assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Maheshdih?
Anil Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Hisua assembly seat, which includes Maheshdih, in 2025.
Which development block is Maheshdih in?
Maheshdih is in the Akbarpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Maheshdih?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maheshdih is 258054 and its Census 2011 village code is 258054.
Which villages are near Maheshdih?
Villages near Maheshdih include Akbarpur (about 9.5 km), Roh (about 13 km), Gobindpur (about 14 km), Hisua (about 15 km), Narhat (about 16 km).
What is the population of Maheshdih in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Maheshdih's Census 2011 population of 2,440 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,100 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Maheshdih?
The sarpanch of Maheshdih 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: 6.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Nawada district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barbigha APMC, Shekhpura APMC, Sheikhpura district — about 52 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,300 | 4,510 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,300 | 4,510 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,400 | 3,610 | 3,500 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,300 | 4,500 | 4,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,200 | 4,410 | 4,300 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Barbigha APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Shekhpura APMC | 1,600 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 12 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 Maheshdih's shops. Best mandi price near Maheshdih →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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