Mahacho - Bengabad, Giridih

Mahacho is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Giridih, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Telonari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahacho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahacho is 351697. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

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

Population of Mahacho

According to the 2011 Census, Mahacho village had a total population of 746 people, including 367 males and 379 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahacho

Mahacho 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 Mahacho

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mahacho. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Mahacho is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahacho

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

Health Facilities in Mahacho

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

FAQs about Mahacho