Mahapur - Muhra, Gaya

Mahapur is a village situated in the Muhra subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muhra and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sewtar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahapur is 255154. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Mahapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahapur village had a total population of 629 people, including 340 males and 289 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.24%, with male literacy at 66.43% and female literacy at 57.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahapur

Mahapur 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 Mahapur

Mahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jethian, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Mahapur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahapur

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

Health Facilities in Mahapur

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

FAQs about Mahapur