Mahdi - Obra, Aurangabad

Mahdi is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahdi is 253245. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mahdi

As per Census 2011, Mahdi village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 146 males and 151 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 110 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population297146151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653035
Literate Population18711077
Illiterate Population1103674

Nearby Villages of Mahdi

Mahdi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NoawanSouth-East0.79 km
DeokaliNorth-East1.28 km
LalaroNorth-West1.37 km
KhathwaraNorth1.45 km
GamhariyaSouth1.64 km
GauriSouth-West1.69 km
KachanpurNorth-West1.77 km
SonbarsaSouth-West1.82 km
HarnaSouth-East1.94 km
HasanpuraWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahdi

Mahdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Mahdi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Mahdi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mahdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahdi

Where is Mahdi located?

Mahdi village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahdi is Dihri.

What is the pincode of Mahdi?

The pincode of Mahdi is 824124.

What is the population of Mahdi?

Mahdi has a total population of 297, including 146 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Mahdi?

There are 37 households in Mahdi.

What is the literacy rate in Mahdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahdi is 62.96%. Male literacy is 75.34% and female literacy is 50.99%.