Maina - Khajauli, Madhubani

Maina is a village situated in the Khajauli subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajauli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sukki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maina is 220214. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.87 hectares and falls under the 847228 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maina

According to the 2011 Census, Maina village had a total population of 721 people, including 369 males and 352 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 54.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population721369352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407268
Scheduled Castes (SC)341171170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population388234154
Illiterate Population333135198

Nearby Villages of Maina

Maina 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)
BehtaNorth-West0.70 km
ManiarwaSouth-West1.32 km
KanhauliSouth-East1.85 km
HathiahiNorth-West2.13 km
SukiNorth2.17 km
DatwarWest2.30 km
InarwaSouth2.38 km
KhajauliSouth2.79 km
SarabeSouth-West3.01 km
BiraulNorth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maina

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Maina. The nearest railway station is Khajauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Maina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Maina is about 25 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 Maina

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maina

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

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

FAQs about Maina

Where is Maina located?

Maina village is located in Khajauli Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maina?

The Gram Panchayat of Maina is Sukki.

What is the pincode of Maina?

The pincode of Maina is 847228.

What is the population of Maina?

Maina had a total population of 721, including 369 males and 352 females.

How many households are there in Maina?

Maina had 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maina was 66.78%. Male literacy was 78.79% and female literacy was 54.23%.