Mahewa - Zamania, Ghazipur

Mahewa is a village situated in the Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zamania and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Mahewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahewa is 206479. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.65 hectares and falls under the 232340 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mahewa

As per Census 2011, Mahewa village has a total population of 1,631 people, consisting of 851 males and 780 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,631851780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235106129
Scheduled Castes (SC)17811068
Literate Population1,023628395
Illiterate Population608223385

Nearby Villages of Mahewa

Mahewa 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)
Raipur T. Dharhni BhanmalraiSouth-East0.88 km
Chak AfzalSouth0.91 km
BetabarNorth-East1.43 km
JagdishpurSouth-West1.65 km
TisauraEast2.02 km
SaidabadSouth-East2.18 km
Chak Sultan Urf TisauriEast2.23 km
BacharaSouth-East2.26 km
Chak FatehullahSouth2.34 km
TiwaripurNorth2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahewa

Mahewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Mahewa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Mahewa is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahewa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahewa

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

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

FAQs about Mahewa

Where is Mahewa located?

Mahewa village is located in Zamania Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahewa?

Mahewa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahewa?

The pincode of Mahewa is 232340.

What is the population of Mahewa?

Mahewa has a total population of 1,631, including 851 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Mahewa?

There are 228 households in Mahewa.

What is the literacy rate in Mahewa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahewa is 62.72%. Male literacy is 73.80% and female literacy is 50.64%.