Mahua - Derapur, Kanpur Dehat

Mahua is a village situated in the Derapur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derapur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Mahua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 149138. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.2 hectares and falls under the 209310 pincode.

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 Sikandra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahua

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 1,762 people, including 925 males and 837 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.99%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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 Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mati to Mahua is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. 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