Mahuadih - Dumri, Gumla

Mahuadih is a village situated in the Dumri subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumri and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Majhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuadih is 376155. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

Mahuadih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahuadih

As per Census 2011, Mahuadih village has a total population of 372 people, consisting of 203 males and 169 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 316 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population372203169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502921
Scheduled Castes (SC)221210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)316169147
Literate Population21912693
Illiterate Population1537776

Nearby Villages of Mahuadih

Mahuadih 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)
NaugainSouth-East1.69 km
KothiNorth2.21 km
MajhgaonEast2.56 km
KaramdonSouth3.08 km
KatariSouth-East3.45 km
SonpurWest3.59 km
DahkulEast3.79 km
KathgaonNorth-East3.94 km
BanduaSouth-East4.10 km
ShekhpuraSouth-East4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahuadih

Public transport in the Mahuadih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Mahuadih is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahuadih

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

Where is Mahuadih located?

Mahuadih village is located in Dumri Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahuadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahuadih is Majhagaon.

What is the pincode of Mahuadih?

The pincode of Mahuadih is 835207.

What is the population of Mahuadih?

Mahuadih has a total population of 372, including 203 males and 169 females.

How many households are there in Mahuadih?

There are 70 households in Mahuadih.

What is the literacy rate in Mahuadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahuadih is 58.87%. Male literacy is 62.07% and female literacy is 55.03%.