Mahuda - Patan, Durg

Mahuda is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Mahuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuda is 442639. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.69 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mahuda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuda village had a total population of 2,516 people, including 1,266 males and 1,250 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 70.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuda

Mahuda 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 Mahuda

Mahuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarona Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Mahuda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Mahuda is about 40 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 Mahuda

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

Health Facilities in Mahuda

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

FAQs about Mahuda