Mahsa - Madhepur, Madhubani

Mahsa is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahpatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahsa is 220903. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.6 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Mahsa 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 Mahsa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahsa village had a total population of 1,807 people, including 937 males and 870 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.72%, with male literacy at 69.05% and female literacy at 26.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahsa

Mahsa 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 Mahsa

Public transport in the Mahsa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Supaul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Mahsa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Mahsa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahsa

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

Health Facilities in Mahsa

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

FAQs about Mahsa