Mahisgira - Anandpur, West Singhbhum

Mahisgira is a village situated in the Anandpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from Manoharpur and around 102 km from Chaibasa. Jharbera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahisgira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisgira is 377704. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.95 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mahisgira

According to the 2011 Census, Mahisgira village had a total population of 406 people, including 227 males and 179 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.43%, with male literacy at 58.25% and female literacy at 33.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahisgira

Mahisgira 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 Mahisgira

Mahisgira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manoharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Mahisgira is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahisgira

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

Health Facilities in Mahisgira

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

FAQs about Mahisgira