Mahuar Village - 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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahuar

As per Census 2011, Mahuar village has a total population of 3,359 people, consisting of 1,768 males and 1,591 females. The village has 677 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 676 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,178 literate and 2,181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahuar are given below:

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:

FAQs about Mahuar