Mahrail - Andhratharhi, Madhubani

Mahrail is a village situated in the Andhratharhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andhratharhi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Karn Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahrail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahrail is 220655. The village covers a total geographical area of 934 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mahrail

As per Census 2011, Mahrail village has a total population of 12,630 people, consisting of 6,680 males and 5,950 females. The village has 2,663 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,875 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,894 literate and 4,736 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,428 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,6306,6805,950
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,8751,028847
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,428731697
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1358
Literate Population7,8944,7383,156
Illiterate Population4,7361,9422,794

Nearby Villages of Mahrail

Mahrail 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)
BadsangahiSouth-West1.65 km
KarnpurEast2.17 km
OjhaulWest2.20 km
SisauniEast2.36 km
HarnaNorth-East2.40 km
BanaurNorth2.76 km
Balni MehathSouth-West2.77 km
ShankarpurNorth-West2.87 km
SantnagarNorth-West3.00 km
PartapurSouth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahrail

Mahrail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 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 Jhanjharpur to Mahrail is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Mahrail is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahrail

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahrail

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mahrail

Where is Mahrail located?

Mahrail village is located in Andhratharhi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahrail?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahrail is Karn Pur.

What is the pincode of Mahrail?

The pincode of Mahrail is 847404.

What is the population of Mahrail?

Mahrail has a total population of 12,630, including 6,680 males and 5,950 females.

How many households are there in Mahrail?

There are 2,663 households in Mahrail.

What is the literacy rate in Mahrail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahrail is 62.50%. Male literacy is 70.93% and female literacy is 53.04%.