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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Mahisgira village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 227 males and 179 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 788 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population406227179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563323
Scheduled Tribes (ST)403226177
Literate Population16611353
Illiterate Population240114126

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThiyatangarNorth-West1.21 km
SarangaWest1.34 km
MathuraposNorth-East1.39 km
KurnaSouth-East1.98 km
SadbamriNorth-West2.09 km
BatmaSouth-West2.37 km
SidwaWest2.60 km
BhaludungriNorth2.71 km
IchapirEast2.83 km
AnandpurNorth-East2.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahisgira

Where is Mahisgira located?

Mahisgira village is located in Anandpur Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahisgira?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahisgira is Jharbera.

What is the pincode of Mahisgira?

The pincode of Mahisgira is 833201.

What is the population of Mahisgira?

Mahisgira has a total population of 406, including 227 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Mahisgira?

There are 72 households in Mahisgira.

What is the literacy rate in Mahisgira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahisgira is 40.89%. Male literacy is 49.78% and female literacy is 29.61%.