Mahesh Khunt - Gogri, Khagaria

Mahesh Khunt is a village situated in the Gogri subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gogri and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Maheshkhunt serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahesh Khunt village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahesh Khunt is 238720. The village covers a total geographical area of 796 hectares and falls under the 851203 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mahesh Khunt village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beldaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahesh Khunt

As per Census 2011, Mahesh Khunt village has a total population of 15,109 people, consisting of 8,204 males and 6,905 females. The village has 3,026 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,617 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,610 literate and 5,499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahesh Khunt are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,1098,2046,905
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,6171,4081,209
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,3081,2351,073
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population9,6105,6403,970
Illiterate Population5,4992,5642,935

Nearby Villages of Mahesh Khunt

Mahesh Khunt 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaurSouth2.17 km
TelaunchhNorth2.22 km
JhiktiaSouth-West2.30 km
ShamshuddinpurWest2.41 km
MadarpurSouth-West2.57 km
PakrailEast3.10 km
RatanSouth3.34 km
PipraNorth3.42 km
FarrehNorth-West3.50 km
BhelauriNorth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahesh Khunt

Mahesh Khunt is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahes Khunt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Mahesh Khunt is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Mahesh Khunt is about 18 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 Mahesh Khunt

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahesh Khunt

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahesh Khunt

Where is Mahesh Khunt located?

Mahesh Khunt village is located in Gogri Subdivision, Khagaria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahesh Khunt?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahesh Khunt is Maheshkhunt.

What is the pincode of Mahesh Khunt?

The pincode of Mahesh Khunt is 851203.

What is the population of Mahesh Khunt?

Mahesh Khunt has a total population of 15,109, including 8,204 males and 6,905 females.

How many households are there in Mahesh Khunt?

There are 3,026 households in Mahesh Khunt.

What is the literacy rate in Mahesh Khunt?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahesh Khunt is 63.60%. Male literacy is 68.75% and female literacy is 57.49%.