Mahua - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Mahua is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Baigna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 222282. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 854 males and 745 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.58%, with male literacy at 70.06% and female literacy at 45.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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 Mahua

Mahua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Mahua is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Mahua is about 38 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 Mahua

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

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

FAQs about Mahua