Maharaidi - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Maharaidi is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Rangamatiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharaidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharaidi is 362049. The village covers a total geographical area of 19 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

Maharaidi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maharaidi

According to the 2011 Census, Maharaidi village had a total population of 64 people, including 33 males and 31 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 42.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharaidi

Maharaidi 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 Maharaidi

Maharaidi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Maharaidi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharaidi

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

Health Facilities in Maharaidi

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

FAQs about Maharaidi