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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahui

As per Census 2011, Mahui village has a total population of 1,026 people, consisting of 529 males and 497 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 661 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 958 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,026529497
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1939499
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)958494464
Literate Population661378283
Illiterate Population365151214

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonbarsaNorth-West1.33 km
Gujra MotihariSouth-West2.01 km
MasjidwaEast2.14 km
MatiariaNorth-East2.28 km
PokhariaWest2.87 km
Hasti BairiaNorth-West2.89 km
BengraSouth-East3.11 km
SirsiaEast3.19 km
TurkauliaSouth3.53 km
MahuawaNorth-West4.00 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahui

Where is Mahui located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mahui?

Mahui is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahui?

The pincode of Mahui is 845455.

What is the population of Mahui?

Mahui has a total population of 1,026, including 529 males and 497 females.

How many households are there in Mahui?

There are 179 households in Mahui.

What is the literacy rate in Mahui?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahui is 64.42%. Male literacy is 71.46% and female literacy is 56.94%.