Mahua - Sanna, Jashpur

Mahua is a village situated in the Sanna tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bagicha and around 57 km from Jashpur Nagar. Mahua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 433639. The village covers a total geographical area of 2176.92 hectares and falls under the 496336 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 804 males and 812 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.61%, with male literacy at 46.51% and female literacy at 34.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,412.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Mahua

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mahua. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Mahua is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Mahua is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Mahua