Madhwa - Paliganj, Patna

Madhwa is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Madhwan Makhmilpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhwa is 245728. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.53 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Madhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Madhwa village had a total population of 2,404 people, including 1,237 males and 1,167 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.23%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 41.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhwa

Madhwa 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 Madhwa

Madhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Seonan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Madhwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Madhwa is about 60 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 Madhwa

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

Health Facilities in Madhwa

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

FAQs about Madhwa