Mahan - Barshitakli, Akola

Mahan is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahan is 530530. The village covers a total geographical area of 1262.74 hectares and falls under the 444405 pincode. Akola is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Mahan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahan village had a total population of 6,818 people, including 3,527 males and 3,291 females, living in 1,472 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.39%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 84.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahan

Mahan 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 Mahan

Mahan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akola to Mahan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahan

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

Health Facilities in Mahan

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

FAQs about Mahan