Maharkha - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Maharkha is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Maharkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharkha is 206962. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.82 hectares and falls under the 232120 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Maharkha 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maharkha

According to the 2011 Census, Maharkha village had a total population of 1,740 people, including 936 males and 804 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 87.47% and female literacy at 56.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 989.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharkha

Maharkha 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 Maharkha

Public transport in the Maharkha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eocm, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Maharkha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Maharkha is about 22 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 Maharkha

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

Health Facilities in Maharkha

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

FAQs about Maharkha