Mahu - Shahbad, Baran
Mahu is a village situated in the Shahbad tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahbad and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Bainta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahu is 103177. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 325217 pincode. Baran is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.
Mahu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Mahu
Mahu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhurera | North-East | 1.12 km |
| Bainta | South-East | 1.70 km |
| Nidh | South-East | 2.86 km |
| Ranipura | West | 2.98 km |
| Telni | South-East | 3.06 km |
| Kirad Pahari | South | 3.24 km |
| Rajpur | South-East | 4.06 km |
| Dhutariya | North | 4.07 km |
| Prot Pahari | South | 4.49 km |
| Sondhni | North-West | 4.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mahu
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mahu. The nearest railway station is Khonker, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baran to Mahu is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mahu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mahu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mahu
Where is Mahu located?
Mahu village is located in Shahbad Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahu?
The Gram Panchayat of Mahu is Bainta.
What is the pincode of Mahu?
The pincode of Mahu is 325217.