Mahuawa - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Mahuawa is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Nautan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuawa is 229907. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mahuawa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuawa village had a total population of 1,644 people, including 742 males and 902 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.65%, with male literacy at 77.69% and female literacy at 59.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuawa

Mahuawa 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 Mahuawa

Mahuawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Mahuawa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Mahuawa is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuawa

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

Health Facilities in Mahuawa

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

FAQs about Mahuawa