Mahua - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Mahua is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 173674. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.98 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahua is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Gainsari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 390 people, including 184 males and 206 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.17%, with male literacy at 36.43% and female literacy at 14.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population390184206
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964452
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431726
Literate Population745123
Illiterate Population316133183

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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)
Koher Gaddi KoderNorth-East1.08 km
Motipur SemriSouth-West1.10 km
Kukur BhukwaaSouth-East1.62 km
Bishunpar BisrampurNorth1.87 km
Suganager DomriWest2.29 km
SiswaSouth2.34 km
Beerpur SemraSouth2.77 km
SemrahnSouth-East2.95 km
Bhagwanpur KoderNorth-West3.22 km
Imlia KoderSouth-East3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahua

Mahua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Mahua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Mahua is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahua

Where is Mahua located?

Mahua village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the pincode of Mahua?

The pincode of Mahua is 271206.

What is the population of Mahua?

Mahua had a total population of 390, including 184 males and 206 females.

How many households are there in Mahua?

Mahua had 51 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahua was 25.17%. Male literacy was 36.43% and female literacy was 14.94%.