Mahuda - Champa, Janjgir-Champa

Mahuda is a village situated in the Champa tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Champa and around 14 km from Janjgir. Mahuda Ba. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuda is 436807. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.08 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahuda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuda village had a total population of 2,423 people, including 1,234 males and 1,189 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.74%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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 <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Champa, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Mahuda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Mahuda is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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