Mahalbari - Baisa, Purnia

Mahalbari is a village situated in the Baisa subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baisa and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Chandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahalbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalbari is 223935. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.63 hectares and falls under the 854315 pincode. Kishanganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mahalbari

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalbari village had a total population of 561 people, including 302 males and 259 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.84%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 63.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahalbari

Mahalbari 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 Mahalbari

Mahalbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatwar, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanganj to Mahalbari is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Mahalbari is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahalbari

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

Health Facilities in Mahalbari

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

FAQs about Mahalbari