Mahtodih - Palojori, Deoghar

Mahtodih is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Kunjora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahtodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahtodih is 355555. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mahtodih

According to the 2011 Census, Mahtodih village had a total population of 534 people, including 274 males and 260 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 51.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahtodih

Mahtodih 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 Mahtodih

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mahtodih. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Mahtodih is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahtodih

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

Health Facilities in Mahtodih

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

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