Mahuar - Manihari, Katihar

Mahuar is a village situated in the Manihari subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manihari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Fateh Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuar is 225698. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 854116 pincode. Manihari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahuar

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuar village had a total population of 3,359 people, including 1,768 males and 1,591 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.91%, with male literacy at 49.51% and female literacy at 37.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuar

Mahuar 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 Mahuar

Mahuar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pranpur Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manihari to Mahuar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Mahuar is about 30 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 Mahuar

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

Health Facilities in Mahuar

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

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