Maharu - Nanpara, Bahraich

Maharu is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Maharu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharu is 171594. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.29 hectares and falls under the 271875 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Maharu

As per Census 2011, Maharu village has a total population of 1,508 people, consisting of 819 males and 689 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 482 literate and 1,026 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharu

Maharu 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 Maharu

Maharu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matera, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International 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 Nanpara to Maharu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Maharu is about 20 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 Maharu

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

Health Facilities in Maharu

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

FAQs about Maharu