Maidhara - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Maidhara is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Khaira Bhudhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maidhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maidhara is 251162. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Maidhara

As per Census 2011, Maidhara village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 435 males and 441 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876435441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558273
Scheduled Castes (SC)265127138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population537306231
Illiterate Population339129210

Nearby Villages of Maidhara

Maidhara 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)
Jiu KhapNorth0.89 km
KarmainiSouth-West0.90 km
BhornaNorth1.18 km
BahuaraNorth-West1.37 km
RaksiyaSouth1.48 km
IsarpuraSouth-West1.67 km
KolhaSouth-East1.71 km
TenuaNorth-East1.80 km
AmaunaWest1.82 km
BalhaNorth1.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maidhara

Maidhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Maidhara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Maidhara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maidhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maidhara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maidhara 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Maidhara

Where is Maidhara located?

Maidhara village is located in Bikramganj Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maidhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Maidhara is Khaira Bhudhar.

What is the pincode of Maidhara?

The pincode of Maidhara is 802212.

What is the population of Maidhara?

Maidhara has a total population of 876, including 435 males and 441 females.

How many households are there in Maidhara?

There are 136 households in Maidhara.

What is the literacy rate in Maidhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maidhara is 61.30%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 52.38%.