Mahuawan - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Mahuawan is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Mahuawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuawan is 254463. The village covers a total geographical area of 749 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mahuawan

As per Census 2011, Mahuawan village has a total population of 6,915 people, consisting of 3,528 males and 3,387 females. The village has 1,136 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,419 literate and 3,496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahuawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mahuawan

Mahuawan 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 Mahuawan

Mahuawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Mahuawan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Mahuawan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuawan

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

Health Facilities in Mahuawan

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

FAQs about Mahuawan