Mahaka - Deori, Gondia

Mahaka is a village situated in the Deori tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Deori and around 110 km from Gondiya. Uchepur serves as the Village Panchayat for Mahaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahaka is 538466. The village covers a total geographical area of 1657.59 hectares and falls under the 441901 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Mahaka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahaka

According to the 2011 Census, Mahaka village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 584 males and 613 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.02%, with male literacy at 69.25% and female literacy at 51.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,094.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahaka

Mahaka 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 Mahaka

Mahaka 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Mahaka is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Mahaka is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahaka

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

Health Facilities in Mahaka

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

FAQs about Mahaka