Mahnaia - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Mahnaia is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Kamrawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahnaia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahnaia is 237014. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mahnaia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bibhutpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahnaia

According to the 2011 Census, Mahnaia village had a total population of 728 people, including 398 males and 330 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.72%, with male literacy at 65.37% and female literacy at 53.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population728398330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478958
Scheduled Castes (SC)313183130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population347202145
Illiterate Population381196185

Nearby Villages of Mahnaia

Mahnaia 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)
Sahbajpur MahnaiaSouth1.07 km
Bazidpur GodoSouth-West1.32 km
BasariaWest1.35 km
KamrawanEast1.71 km
Chaksah Mahamad Urf MilkiSouth1.80 km
Umar ChakSouth2.32 km
JawahirpurNorth2.56 km
KonailaNorth-East2.61 km
Gauspur InaetSouth-East2.62 km
Balo ChakSouth-West2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahnaia

Mahnaia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basarhia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Mahnaia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Mahnaia is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahnaia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahnaia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mahnaia

Where is Mahnaia located?

Mahnaia village is located in Dalsinghsarai Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mahnaia?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahnaia is Kamrawan.

What is the pincode of Mahnaia?

The pincode of Mahnaia is 848114.

What is the population of Mahnaia?

Mahnaia had a total population of 728, including 398 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Mahnaia?

Mahnaia had 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahnaia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahnaia was 59.72%. Male literacy was 65.37% and female literacy was 53.31%.