Maha Para - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Maha Para is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Maura Para serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maha Para village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maha Para is 168133. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.75 hectares and falls under the 224122 pincode. Gosaiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maha Para village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katehari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maha Para

According to the 2011 Census, Maha Para village had a total population of 1,287 people, including 638 males and 649 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 63.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Maha Para

Maha Para 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 Maha Para

Maha Para is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gosaiganj to Maha Para is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Maha Para is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maha Para

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

Health Facilities in Maha Para

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

FAQs about Maha Para