Mahar Buzurg - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Mahar Buzurg is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Mahar Buzurg village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahar Buzurg is 203665. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.95 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mahar Buzurg 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahar Buzurg

According to the 2011 Census, Mahar Buzurg village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 591 males and 608 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 80.51% and female literacy at 57.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahar Buzurg

Mahar Buzurg 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 Mahar Buzurg

Mahar Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Mahar Buzurg is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Mahar Buzurg is about 28 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 Mahar Buzurg

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

Health Facilities in Mahar Buzurg

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

FAQs about Mahar Buzurg