All Information About Mahishi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Mahishi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Mahishi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Saharsa District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Mahishi - महिसी |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1173 |
| District | Saharsa |
| Census Code 2011 | 1173 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 19 |
| Number of Villages | 81 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Khagaria (Code: 168) |
| Assembly Constituency | Simri bakhtiarpur (Code: 1210) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Simri bakhtiarpur | Yusuf Salahuddin ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mahishi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
206,774
M: 108,437
F: 98,337 |
| Rural |
206,774
M: 108,437
F: 98,337 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 40,046
Population Distribution
Total: 206,774 (Male: 108,437, Female: 98,337)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 44,700 (Male: 23,238, Female: 21,462)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,227 (Male: 25,632, Female: 23,595)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 141 (Male: 65, Female: 76)
Literate Population
Total: 78,399 (Male: 51,040, Female: 27,359)
Illiterate Population
Total: 128,375 (Male: 57,397, Female: 70,978)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,559 (Male: 50,048, Female: 25,511)
Main Workers
Total: 31,455 (Male: 25,334, Female: 6,121)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,104 (Male: 24,714, Female: 19,390)
Non-Workers
Total: 131,215 (Male: 58,389, Female: 72,826)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,308 (Male: 9,660, Female: 1,648)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,409 (Male: 12,015, Female: 3,394)
- Household Industry Workers: 681 (Male: 351, Female: 330)
- Other Workers: 4,057 (Male: 3,308, Female: 749)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,524 (Male: 3,888, Female: 2,636)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,930 (Male: 18,774, Female: 14,156)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,996 (Male: 501, Female: 1,495)
- Other Workers: 2,654 (Male: 1,551, Female: 1,103)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Mahishi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
206,774
M: 108,437
F: 98,337 |
| Rural |
206,774
M: 108,437
F: 98,337 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 40,046
Population Distribution
Total: 206,774 (Male: 108,437, Female: 98,337)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 44,700 (Male: 23,238, Female: 21,462)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,227 (Male: 25,632, Female: 23,595)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 141 (Male: 65, Female: 76)
Literate Population
Total: 78,399 (Male: 51,040, Female: 27,359)
Illiterate Population
Total: 128,375 (Male: 57,397, Female: 70,978)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 75,559 (Male: 50,048, Female: 25,511)
Main Workers
Total: 31,455 (Male: 25,334, Female: 6,121)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,104 (Male: 24,714, Female: 19,390)
Non-Workers
Total: 131,215 (Male: 58,389, Female: 72,826)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,308 (Male: 9,660, Female: 1,648)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,409 (Male: 12,015, Female: 3,394)
- Household Industry Workers: 681 (Male: 351, Female: 330)
- Other Workers: 4,057 (Male: 3,308, Female: 749)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,524 (Male: 3,888, Female: 2,636)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,930 (Male: 18,774, Female: 14,156)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,996 (Male: 501, Female: 1,495)
- Other Workers: 2,654 (Male: 1,551, Female: 1,103)
Grampanchayat List of Mahishi Tehsil/Taluka
Mahishi Tehsil comprises 19 Gram Panchayats and 81 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Mahishi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahishi
Mahishi is located in the Saharsa District of Bihar State, India.
Mahishi Tehsil has 81 villages.
Mahishi has a total of 19 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Mahishi is 206,774.
In Mahishi, there are 108,437 males and 98,337 females.
There are 44,700 children in Mahishi, comprising 23,238 males and 21,462 females.
In Mahishi, the literate population is 78,399 (51,040 males and 27,359 females). The illiterate population is 128,375 (57,397 males and 70,978 females).