Mahua - Dhampur, Bijnor

Mahua is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Mahua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 113276. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.77 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Nahraur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mahua 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 871 males and 838 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 63.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Mahua

Mahua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khari Jhalu, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nahraur to Mahua is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Mahua is about 24 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 Mahua

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

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:

FAQs about Mahua