Mahora - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Mahora is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from Marwahi and around 136 km from Bilaspur. Mahora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahora is 437595. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.29 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mahora

According to the 2011 Census, Mahora village had a total population of 1,438 people, including 696 males and 742 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.10%, with male literacy at 75.69% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,148.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahora

Mahora 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 Mahora

Mahora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Mahora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Mahora is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahora

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

Health Facilities in Mahora

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

FAQs about Mahora