Mahpatia - Madhepur, Madhubani

Mahpatia is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahpatia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahpatia is 220901. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.6 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Mahpatia

As per Census 2011, Mahpatia village has a total population of 6,859 people, consisting of 3,515 males and 3,344 females. The village has 1,444 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,741 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,088 literate and 4,771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,8593,5153,344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,741858883
Scheduled Castes (SC)558282276
Literate Population2,0881,400688
Illiterate Population4,7712,1152,656

Nearby Villages of Mahpatia

Mahpatia 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)
Mani MahpatiaSouth1.41 km
ChhatauniNorth1.68 km
MahsaNorth-East2.06 km
DoalakhNorth-West2.12 km
LiljaSouth-West2.14 km
GoiahiNorth-East2.78 km
TangrahaSouth-West3.01 km
BhagtaNorth3.34 km
Gopalpur KhurdSouth3.85 km
KharikWest4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahpatia

Public transport in the Mahpatia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Mahpatia is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Mahpatia is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahpatia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahpatia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahpatia

Where is Mahpatia located?

Mahpatia village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahpatia?

Mahpatia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahpatia?

The pincode of Mahpatia is 847408.

What is the population of Mahpatia?

Mahpatia has a total population of 6,859, including 3,515 males and 3,344 females.

How many households are there in Mahpatia?

There are 1,444 households in Mahpatia.

What is the literacy rate in Mahpatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahpatia is 30.44%. Male literacy is 39.83% and female literacy is 20.57%.