Mahera - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Mahera is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Mahera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahera is 154107. The village covers a total geographical area of 1638.24 hectares and falls under the 210501 pincode. Modhaha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mahera

According to the 2011 Census, Mahera village had a total population of 3,364 people, including 1,845 males and 1,519 females, living in 648 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.71%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 42.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680.

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 Population3,3641,8451,519
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502251251
Scheduled Castes (SC)680387293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,7091,167542
Illiterate Population1,655678977

Nearby Villages of Mahera

Mahera 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)
Lodha MauNorth-East2.20 km
DikhtauraSouth-West2.32 km
Pura JahanSouth-East3.21 km
MihunaWest3.24 km
JallaEast3.30 km
BhatraNorth-East3.44 km
Khandehi LodhanSouth3.53 km
KatehariNorth-West3.73 km
ChilliSouth-East3.79 km
ItwanSouth-West4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahera

Mahera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ingohta, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Modhaha to Mahera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Mahera is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahera

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

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

FAQs about Mahera

Where is Mahera located?

Mahera village is located in Maudaha Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahera?

Mahera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahera?

The pincode of Mahera is 210501.

What is the population of Mahera?

Mahera had a total population of 3,364, including 1,845 males and 1,519 females.

How many households are there in Mahera?

Mahera had 648 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahera was 59.71%. Male literacy was 73.21% and female literacy was 42.74%.