Mahuar - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Mahuar is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Semara Kathkuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuar is 216140. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.8 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mahuar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahuar

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuar village had a total population of 2,436 people, including 1,269 males and 1,167 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.44%, with male literacy at 61.46% and female literacy at 36.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,018, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuar

Mahuar 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 Mahuar

Mahuar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Mahuar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mahuar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuar

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

Health Facilities in Mahuar

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

FAQs about Mahuar