Mahkar

Mahkar is a village located in Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chandi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Mahkar village is also a gram panchayat.

Mahkar has its own place in the vibrant Nalanda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mahkar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahkar is 244302. The village spans a total geographical area of 295 hectares. Hilsa is nearest town to Mahkar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Mahkar

Below is a concise population overview of Mahkar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,469 1,258 1,211
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 486 239 247
Scheduled Castes (SC) 846 434 412
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 6 3 3
Literate Population 1,174 705 469
Illiterate Population 1,295 553 742

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mahkar village:

  • The total population of Mahkar village is around 2,469, including approximately 1,258 males and 1,211 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 486 children aged 0–6 years in Mahkar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Mahkar village has 846 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Mahkar village is about 47.55%, with male literacy at 56.04% and female literacy at 38.73%.
  • There are around 419 households in Mahkar village.

Connectivity of Mahkar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahkar. As per the 2011 stats, Mahkar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mahkar

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahkar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahkar.

Madhopur Gauri Raisa Sauwan Dariapur Khalsa Hasni Darweshpur Kaithir Gonkura Rasulpur Tulshi

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahkar

Where is Mahkar located?
Mahkar village is situated in Chandi Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahkar?
Mahkar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Mahkar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mahkar is 2,469, with 1,258 males and 1,211 females.
How many households are there in Mahkar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahkar village has a total of 419 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mahkar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahkar is 47.55%. The male literacy rate is 56.04%, while the female literacy rate is 38.73%.