Mahui - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Mahui is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahui is 216321. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mahui

According to the 2011 Census, Mahui village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 529 males and 497 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 71.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 958.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahui

Mahui 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 Mahui

Mahui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Mahui is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mahui is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahui

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

Health Facilities in Mahui

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

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