Maharas Population

As per the 2011 Census, Maharas Village has a population of 4.47 k (4,469) with 2.31 k (2,307) males and 2.16 k (2,162) females.The sex ratio in Maharas is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maharas Village is 905 (905) which is 20.25% of Maharas Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maharas Village is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Maharas village is listed as part of the Banma Itahri Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saharsa District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.47 k

Toatl Population

2.31 k

Male Population

2.16 k

Female Population

Maharas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Maharas Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.51 k (5,505), indicating a 23.17% increased from Maharas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.83 k, and the estimated female population is 2.68 k.

Maharas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Maharas Village estimated population is projected to be 5.58 k (5,583), projecting a 24.91% increased from Maharas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.87 k, and the estimated female population is 2.71 k.

Maharas Literacy Rate

Maharas Village has a literacy rate of 56.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maharas Village is 70.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maharas Village is 40.55 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maharas

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.4 70.91 40.55
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.4 70.91 40.55

Maharas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maharas Village is 131 (131) with 69 (69) males and 62 (62) females, which is 2.93% of Maharas Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Maharas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Maharas Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Maharas Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maharas

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 938
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 938

Maharas Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Maharas Village are 864 (864).

Maharas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Maharas Village, there are about 1.34 k (1,343) workers, making up nearly 30.05% of the Maharas Village total population. Out of these, around 1.01 k (1,010) are male workers, and about 333 (333) are female workers.

Maharas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.51 k (5,505) 23.17%
2025 5.58 k (5,583) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 5.66 k (5,659) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 5.73 k (5,733) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 5.81 k (5,808) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 5.88 k (5,882) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 5.96 k (5,957) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 6.03 k (6,025) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 6.09 k (6,089) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 6.15 k (6,153) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 6.22 k (6,217) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 6.28 k (6,281) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 6.35 k (6,345) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Maharas Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.35 k (6,345), with a male population of 3.25 k (3,247) and a female population of 3.10 k (3,099). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Maharas Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Maharas Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ghordaur 12,550
2 Kasimpur 3,633
3 Sarbela 6,702
4 Kusmhi 3,413
5 Murli 4,585
6 Shamsuddinpur 894
7 Khorasan 4,847
8 Deokal 41
9 Rasalpur 5,775

Maharas Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Maharas is 4.47 k (4,469).

The estimated population of Maharas in 2024 is approximately 5.51 k (5,505).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Maharas is 131 (2.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maharas is 56.4%, with male literacy at 70.91% and female literacy at 40.55%.

The sex ratio in Maharas is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Maharas population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.