Maharajpur - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Maharajpur is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Mahrajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharajpur is 439473. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.2 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Kawardha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Maharajpur

As per Census 2011, Maharajpur village has a total population of 1,880 people, consisting of 952 males and 928 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 904 literate and 976 illiterate residents. Additionally, 579 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,880952928
Child Population (0–6 yrs)330173157
Scheduled Castes (SC)579289290
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623923
Literate Population904559345
Illiterate Population976393583

Nearby Villages of Maharajpur

Maharajpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bamhan TolaSouth-West1.61 km
DaganiyaNorth2.06 km
JitatolaWest2.11 km
BadaradeehSouth-East2.16 km
MainpuriEast2.41 km
SonpurSouth-West2.70 km
MaharatolaSouth2.87 km
NawagaonSouth3.14 km
Khairbana KalanNorth-West3.30 km
ChimagondiNorth-East3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharajpur

Maharajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kawardha to Maharajpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maharajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Maharajpur

Where is Maharajpur located?

Maharajpur village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharajpur is Mahrajpur.

What is the pincode of Maharajpur?

The pincode of Maharajpur is 491995.

What is the population of Maharajpur?

Maharajpur has a total population of 1,880, including 952 males and 928 females.

How many households are there in Maharajpur?

There are 422 households in Maharajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Maharajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharajpur is 48.09%. Male literacy is 58.72% and female literacy is 37.18%.