Mahamadpur Shakra - Bibhutpur, Samastipur

Mahamadpur Shakra is a village situated in the Bibhutpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bibhutpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Mahmadpur Sakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahamadpur Shakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahamadpur Shakra is 237145. The village covers a total geographical area of 748 hectares and falls under the 848160 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahamadpur Shakra

As per Census 2011, Mahamadpur Shakra village has a total population of 11,604 people, consisting of 6,097 males and 5,507 females. The village has 2,165 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,793 literate and 5,811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,049 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahamadpur Shakra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,6046,0975,507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,2451,1321,113
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0491,074975
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251114
Literate Population5,7933,6052,188
Illiterate Population5,8112,4923,319

Nearby Villages of Mahamadpur Shakra

Mahamadpur Shakra 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)
Mustafapur BhathNorth-West2.51 km
Tabhka PachhiariSouth2.74 km
Kishunpur TabhkaSouth-East2.74 km
Kalyanpur BamolaNorth-East3.27 km
SamarthaEast3.32 km
PurwaripattiWest3.45 km
Chora TabhkaEast3.61 km
Bamaia HarlalSouth-West4.13 km
Chak HabibNorth-West4.26 km
Rampur JalalpurSouth-West4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahamadpur Shakra

Mahamadpur Shakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dalsingh Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Mahamadpur Shakra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Mahamadpur Shakra is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahamadpur Shakra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahamadpur Shakra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mahamadpur Shakra

Where is Mahamadpur Shakra located?

Mahamadpur Shakra village is located in Bibhutpur Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahamadpur Shakra?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahamadpur Shakra is Mahmadpur Sakra.

What is the pincode of Mahamadpur Shakra?

The pincode of Mahamadpur Shakra is 848160.

What is the population of Mahamadpur Shakra?

Mahamadpur Shakra has a total population of 11,604, including 6,097 males and 5,507 females.

How many households are there in Mahamadpur Shakra?

There are 2,165 households in Mahamadpur Shakra.

What is the literacy rate in Mahamadpur Shakra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahamadpur Shakra is 49.92%. Male literacy is 59.13% and female literacy is 39.73%.