Mahela - Pallu, Hanumangarh

Mahela is a village situated in the Pallu tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Rawatsar and around 70 km from Hanumangarh. Mayla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahela is 068562. The village covers a total geographical area of 2890 hectares and falls under the 335524 pincode. Rawatsar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mahela

As per Census 2011, Mahela village has a total population of 1,473 people, consisting of 799 males and 674 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 915 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,473799674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21012783
Scheduled Castes (SC)915498417
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population686448238
Illiterate Population787351436

Nearby Villages of Mahela

Mahela 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)
LakheraNorth-West2.81 km
Dhani MahelaSouth-East3.41 km
PurabsarNorth5.95 km
Dhani LeghanSouth-East6.43 km
Dhani BijarniyaEast6.64 km
Rekh RakhasarWest7.08 km
GulabgarhWest7.22 km
Shekh ChuliaNorth-West7.29 km
Chanderi BariNorth8.21 km
PalluSouth-West8.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahela

Public transport in the Mahela is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjansar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rawatsar to Mahela is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Mahela is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahela

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahela 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 Mahela

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahela 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Mahela

Where is Mahela located?

Mahela village is located in Pallu Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahela?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahela is Mayla.

What is the pincode of Mahela?

The pincode of Mahela is 335524.

What is the population of Mahela?

Mahela has a total population of 1,473, including 799 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Mahela?

There are 265 households in Mahela.

What is the literacy rate in Mahela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahela is 46.57%. Male literacy is 56.07% and female literacy is 35.31%.