Mahajogin - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Mahajogin is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahajogin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahajogin is 216455. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.45 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Mahajogin

As per Census 2011, Mahajogin village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 343 males and 308 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 639 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population651343308
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206555
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)639334305
Literate Population310205105
Illiterate Population341138203

Nearby Villages of Mahajogin

Mahajogin 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)
SonkharSouth-East1.19 km
KairiNorth-West1.28 km
BalwalEast1.38 km
BotgonwSouth1.58 km
KatahaNorth1.64 km
Parsa DihEast1.97 km
DomatSouth-West2.21 km
BetahaniaSouth-East2.50 km
GheghauliaSouth2.72 km
DumariaSouth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahajogin

Mahajogin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Mahajogin is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mahajogin is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahajogin

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahajogin

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahajogin

Where is Mahajogin located?

Mahajogin village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahajogin?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahajogin is Domath.

What is the pincode of Mahajogin?

The pincode of Mahajogin is 845455.

What is the population of Mahajogin?

Mahajogin has a total population of 651, including 343 males and 308 females.

How many households are there in Mahajogin?

There are 129 households in Mahajogin.

What is the literacy rate in Mahajogin?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahajogin is 47.62%. Male literacy is 59.77% and female literacy is 34.09%.