Mahual - Baruraj (Motipur), Muzaffarpur

Mahual is a village situated in the Baruraj (Motipur) subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruraj (motipur) and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Barji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahual village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahual is 228143. The village covers a total geographical area of 642 hectares and falls under the 843111 pincode. Motipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mahual

As per Census 2011, Mahual village has a total population of 5,680 people, consisting of 3,037 males and 2,643 females. The village has 1,016 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,963 literate and 2,717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 597 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6803,0372,643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,106581525
Scheduled Castes (SC)597308289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,9631,8771,086
Illiterate Population2,7171,1601,557

Nearby Villages of Mahual

Mahual 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)
Narayanpur KusaiSouth-East1.95 km
Bhanpur Barewa Urf Koirgawan KNorth-West2.17 km
BirjiNorth-East2.68 km
HarnahiSouth-West2.91 km
ChorghattaWest2.93 km
Rajua BakhriNorth-West3.13 km
Mahamadpur RajuWest3.96 km
DewajitpurNorth-West4.16 km
Kothia HariramNorth-East4.23 km
Parsauni DewajitNorth-West4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahual

Mahual is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahwal, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Motipur to Mahual is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Mahual is about 37 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 Mahual

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahual

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahual 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mahual

Where is Mahual located?

Mahual village is located in Baruraj (Motipur) Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahual?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahual is Barji.

What is the pincode of Mahual?

The pincode of Mahual is 843111.

What is the population of Mahual?

Mahual has a total population of 5,680, including 3,037 males and 2,643 females.

How many households are there in Mahual?

There are 1,016 households in Mahual.

What is the literacy rate in Mahual?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahual is 52.17%. Male literacy is 61.80% and female literacy is 41.09%.