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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahua

As per Census 2011, Mahua village has a total population of 1,599 people, consisting of 854 males and 745 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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