Maheshwara - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Maheshwara is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Bhataura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshwara is 236380. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Maheshwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Warisnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maheshwara

As per Census 2011, Maheshwara village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 334 males and 317 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 257 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population651334317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116150
Literate Population394242152
Illiterate Population25792165

Nearby Villages of Maheshwara

Maheshwara 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)
ChhatauniSouth-East0.60 km
BorSouth-East1.34 km
BhatauraSouth-West1.99 km
SahruEast2.21 km
RannaSouth-East2.25 km
AkhtwaraSouth-East2.58 km
DahiarEast2.74 km
Shahpur ChintamanSouth3.45 km
SarhilaSouth-East3.69 km
RahthauliWest3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maheshwara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Maheshwara. The nearest railway station is Rambhaddarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Maheshwara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Maheshwara is about 30 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 Maheshwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maheshwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maheshwara

Where is Maheshwara located?

Maheshwara village is located in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maheshwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Maheshwara is Bhataura.

What is the pincode of Maheshwara?

The pincode of Maheshwara is 848117.

What is the population of Maheshwara?

Maheshwara has a total population of 651, including 334 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Maheshwara?

There are 140 households in Maheshwara.

What is the literacy rate in Maheshwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maheshwara is 60.52%. Male literacy is 72.46% and female literacy is 47.95%.