Maharanipur - Mainpat, Surguja

Maharanipur is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Maharanipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharanipur is 433572. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.07 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Maharanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Maharanipur village had a total population of 979 people, including 488 males and 491 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.82%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 47.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 908.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharanipur

Maharanipur 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 Maharanipur

Maharanipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Maharanipur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharanipur

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

Health Facilities in Maharanipur

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

FAQs about Maharanipur