Mahi - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Mahi is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Karchhana and around 38 km from Allahabad. Mahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahi is 162364. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.32 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Naini is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Mahi

As per Census 2011, Mahi village has a total population of 2,019 people, consisting of 1,028 males and 991 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,177 literate and 842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 972 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0191,028991
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308138170
Scheduled Castes (SC)972486486
Literate Population1,177706471
Illiterate Population842322520

Nearby Villages of Mahi

Mahi 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)
ThadhbilarWest1.00 km
PeeriSouth1.54 km
KuaanNorth-West1.77 km
BaraswalNorth1.83 km
KulmaiEast1.95 km
JokanaiSouth-West2.18 km
Gadhwa Khurd Ta. KulmaiNorth-East2.38 km
BenipurSouth-East2.41 km
RamgadvaNorth-West2.67 km
BhiskuriWest2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahi

Mahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bheerpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 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 Naini to Mahi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Mahi is about 38 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 Mahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahi

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

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

FAQs about Mahi

Where is Mahi located?

Mahi village is located in Karchhana Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahi?

Mahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahi?

The pincode of Mahi is 212301.

What is the population of Mahi?

Mahi has a total population of 2,019, including 1,028 males and 991 females.

How many households are there in Mahi?

There are 395 households in Mahi.

What is the literacy rate in Mahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahi is 58.30%. Male literacy is 68.68% and female literacy is 47.53%.