Maharajpur - Gabhana, Aligarh

Maharajpur is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Maharajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharajpur is 121955. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.9 hectares and falls under the 202142 pincode. Gabhana is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Maharajpur

As per Census 2011, Maharajpur village has a total population of 1,485 people, consisting of 787 males and 698 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 777 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,485787698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251139112
Scheduled Castes (SC)777411366
Literate Population868558310
Illiterate Population617229388

Nearby Villages of Maharajpur

Maharajpur 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)
BhimpurNorth1.28 km
HasanpurSouth-East1.87 km
KhijarpurNorth-West2.04 km
VirpuraWest2.09 km
KhempurNorth2.21 km
JakhautaSouth2.47 km
KanhoiEast2.71 km
RampurNorth-East2.73 km
KomalaSouth-East2.78 km
GhorothSouth-West2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharajpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Maharajpur. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabhana to Maharajpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Maharajpur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharajpur

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

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maharajpur

Where is Maharajpur located?

Maharajpur village is located in Gabhana Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharajpur?

Maharajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maharajpur?

The pincode of Maharajpur is 202142.

What is the population of Maharajpur?

Maharajpur has a total population of 1,485, including 787 males and 698 females.

How many households are there in Maharajpur?

There are 250 households in Maharajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Maharajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharajpur is 58.45%. Male literacy is 70.90% and female literacy is 44.41%.