Mahuwadih - Barpali, Korba

Mahuwadih is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 65 km from Kartala and around 40 km from Korba. Kharwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuwadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuwadih is 436443. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.08 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Mahuwadih

As per Census 2011, Mahuwadih village has a total population of 397 people, consisting of 196 males and 201 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population397196201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553025
Scheduled Castes (SC)452718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population250141109
Illiterate Population1475592

Nearby Villages of Mahuwadih

Mahuwadih 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)
SohagpurNorth-East1.21 km
KurudihNorth-East1.71 km
TundaSouth-East1.81 km
LimgaonEast1.83 km
JamnipaliWest1.85 km
PachpediNorth-West1.96 km
RewaparSouth-West2.14 km
SaraipaliSouth2.15 km
BudhiyapaliNorth-East2.55 km
DarrabhataSouth2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahuwadih

Mahuwadih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Mahuwadih is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuwadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mahuwadih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahuwadih 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 Mahuwadih

Where is Mahuwadih located?

Mahuwadih village is located in Barpali Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahuwadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahuwadih is Kharwani.

What is the pincode of Mahuwadih?

The pincode of Mahuwadih is 495671.

What is the population of Mahuwadih?

Mahuwadih has a total population of 397, including 196 males and 201 females.

How many households are there in Mahuwadih?

There are 80 households in Mahuwadih.

What is the literacy rate in Mahuwadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahuwadih is 62.97%. Male literacy is 71.94% and female literacy is 54.23%.