Maina - Palasi, Araria

Maina is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Sukhsaina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maina is 222073. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 854329 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Maina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maina

According to the 2011 Census, Maina village had a total population of 1,578 people, including 807 males and 771 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.47%, with male literacy at 42.74% and female literacy at 23.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Maina

Maina is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Maina

Maina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Maina is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maina

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Maina village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Maina

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maina village are given below:

FAQs about Maina