Mahua - Supaul

Mahua is a village situated in the Supaul subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from Supaul, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chain Singh Patti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 221299. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 852134 pincode. Supual is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mahua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Supaul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahua

As per Census 2011, Mahua village has a total population of 4,630 people, consisting of 2,379 males and 2,251 females. The village has 905 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 987 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,448 literate and 2,182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 739 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6302,3792,251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)987478509
Scheduled Castes (SC)739372367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1358
Literate Population2,4481,524924
Illiterate Population2,1828551,327

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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)
BairiaWest1.19 km
MalhadSouth-West1.66 km
DabhariNorth-West1.87 km
Chain Singh PattiEast1.92 km
Surti PattiNorth2.12 km
GhiwakWest2.38 km
SisauniNorth-East3.07 km
MagurarWest3.25 km
DighiaNorth3.26 km
GhuranNorth-West3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahua

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mahua. The nearest railway station is Supaul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Supual to Mahua is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Mahua is about 4 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 Mahua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

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

FAQs about Mahua

Where is Mahua located?

Mahua village is located in Supaul Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahua?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahua is Chain Singh Patti.

What is the pincode of Mahua?

The pincode of Mahua is 852134.

What is the population of Mahua?

Mahua has a total population of 4,630, including 2,379 males and 2,251 females.

How many households are there in Mahua?

There are 905 households in Mahua.

What is the literacy rate in Mahua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahua is 52.87%. Male literacy is 64.06% and female literacy is 41.05%.