Mahua - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Mahua is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Shirsha Manpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 231233. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Mahua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 3,207 people, including 1,600 males and 1,607 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.88%, with male literacy at 49.64% and female literacy at 30.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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 Mahua

Mahua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dighwa Dubauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Mahua is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Mahua is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahua

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

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

FAQs about Mahua