Quick answer
Mairwa is an anchal (circle) in Siwan district, Bihar, with 8 gram panchayats and 53 villages (LGD code 1240).
About Mairwa Anchal
Mairwa (मैरवा) is an anchal (circle) of Siwan district in Bihar, the revenue unit below the district. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Circle Officer (CO) keeps the land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan), decides mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issues income, caste and residence certificates and hears revenue cases. LGD code: 1240.
Mairwa anchal has 53 revenue villages in 8 gram panchayats, which belong to the Mairwa development block.
Mairwa at a glance
| Name | Mairwa / मैरवा |
|---|---|
| Type | Anchal (Circle) |
| LGD code | 1240 |
| District | Siwan |
| Division | Saran Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 8 |
| Villages | 53 |
| Coordinates | 26.2386° N, 84.1762° E |
| Census 2011 code | 1240 |
Mairwa Anchal LGD code
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|---|---|
| Census 2011 code |
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Mairwa Anchal Gram Panchayat and Village List
Mairwa Anchal has 8 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Mairwa
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Siwan district, which Mairwa is part of:
| Rural population | 31,47,551 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,07,055 |
| Rural literacy rate | 68.9% |
| Rural sex ratio | 993 |
| Rural SC population share | 11.9% |
| Rural work participation | 28.1% |
Administration
In Mairwa Anchal, the Circle Officer (CO) runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Circle Inspector and the Rajasva Karmachari keep land records at village level.
Places near Mairwa
The Anchals (Circles) closest to Mairwa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Anchal (Circle) | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziradei | Siwan | 9.2 km | south-east |
| Nautan | Siwan | 9.4 km | north-east |
| Guthani | Siwan | 12 km | south-west |
| Darauli | Siwan | 13 km | south |
| Siwan | Siwan | 16 km | east |
| Hathua | Gopalganj | 17 km | north-east |
Other Anchals (Circles) in Siwan
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Mairwa Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Siwan, Anchal Mairwa and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Mairwa Anchal: frequently asked questions
Which district is Mairwa Anchal in?
Mairwa Anchal is in Siwan district (Saran Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Mairwa Anchal?
There are 8 gram panchayats in Mairwa Anchal.
How many villages are there in Mairwa Anchal?
Mairwa Anchal has 53 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Mairwa Anchal office?
The Circle Officer (CO) heads Mairwa anchal. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Rajasva Karmachari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Mairwa Anchal?
All the gram panchayats of Mairwa Anchal are in one development block: Mairwa.
Which assembly constituency does Mairwa come under?
Mairwa comes under the Ziradei Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Mairwa?
The MLA for Ziradei is Bhism Pratap Singh (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 66,227 votes (41.9%) and won by 2,626 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mairwa in?
Mairwa is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Mairwa?
The Member of Parliament for Siwan is Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 3,86,508 votes (38.7%) and won by 92,857 votes.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan) of Mairwa Anchal?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Siwan and Anchal Mairwa, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Mairwa Anchal office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Mairwa Anchal?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Mairwa Anchal are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Mairwa Anchal?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Mairwa Anchal; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Mairwa Anchal from Siwan district headquarters?
The centre of Mairwa Anchal is about 33 km west of Siwan district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Mairwa Anchal?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Mairwa Anchal is Mairwa (MW), about 2.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Karchhue (KYW), 3.2 km; Jiradei (ZRDE), 8.2 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Mairwa Anchal?
The nearest airport to the centre of Mairwa Anchal is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 91 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 116 km away.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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