Mahawan - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Mahawan is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bikapur and around 32 km from Faizabad. Mhavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahawan is 166678. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.66 hectares and falls under the 224202 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mahawan 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 Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahawan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahawan village had a total population of 2,039 people, including 1,043 males and 996 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 58.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahawan

Mahawan 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 Mahawan

Mahawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Mahawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Mahawan is about 32 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 Mahawan

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

Health Facilities in Mahawan

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

FAQs about Mahawan