Mahuawa - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Mahuawa is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bairia Durg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuawa is 230717. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mahuawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahuawa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuawa village had a total population of 540 people, including 243 males and 297 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 64.37%.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mahuawa. The nearest railway station is Phulwaria, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Mahuawa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Mahuawa is about 19 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 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