Mahsul - Pothia, Kishanganj

Mahsul is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Koltha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahsul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahsul is 222607. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.19 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mahsul

According to the 2011 Census, Mahsul village had a total population of 2,641 people, including 1,312 males and 1,329 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.37%, with male literacy at 45.56% and female literacy at 33.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 953.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahsul

Mahsul 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 Mahsul

Mahsul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Mahsul is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Mahsul is about 27 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 Mahsul

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

Health Facilities in Mahsul

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

FAQs about Mahsul