Mahamda - Garkha, Saran

Mahamda is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mahamda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahamda is 234338. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.36 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mahamda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahamda village had a total population of 8,570 people, including 4,439 males and 4,131 females, living in 1,313 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.56%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 51.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,455.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahamda

Mahamda 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 Mahamda

Mahamda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Mahamda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Mahamda is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahamda

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

Health Facilities in Mahamda

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

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