Maira - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Maira is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Maira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maira is 032030. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 144528 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Maira

According to the 2011 Census, Maira village had a total population of 608 people, including 310 males and 298 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.47%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Maira

Maira 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 Maira

Maira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garhshankar, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Maira is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maira

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

Health Facilities in Maira

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

FAQs about Maira