Mahant - Nawagarh, Janjgir-Champa

Mahant is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 12 km from Janjgir. Mahant village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahant is 436739. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136.31 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mahant

As per Census 2011, Mahant village has a total population of 4,600 people, consisting of 2,298 males and 2,302 females. The village has 855 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 697 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,855 literate and 1,745 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,404 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahant

Mahant 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 Mahant

Mahant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Mahant is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Mahant is about 12 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 Mahant

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

Health Facilities in Mahant

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

FAQs about Mahant