Maharani - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Maharani is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Pipra Sujan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharani is 188675. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.2 hectares and falls under the 274309 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Maharani

As per Census 2011, Maharani village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 335 males and 402 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population737335402
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326666
Scheduled Castes (SC)20391112
Literate Population371195176
Illiterate Population366140226

Nearby Villages of Maharani

Maharani 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)
Barwa KhurdNorth0.90 km
Andhari BariSouth-East1.00 km
BarahajWest1.07 km
BargaonEast1.47 km
Indra SenwaSouth-West1.53 km
SiganjoriSouth1.79 km
Kalyan ChhapraSouth-West1.87 km
SahajwaliaNorth1.96 km
Haraiya BuzurgWest2.23 km
GangraniNorth2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharani

Maharani 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 Kath Kuiyan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Maharani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Maharani is about 17 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 Maharani

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

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

Health Facilities in Maharani

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

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

FAQs about Maharani

Where is Maharani located?

Maharani village is located in Padrauna Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharani?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharani is Pipra Sujan.

What is the pincode of Maharani?

The pincode of Maharani is 274309.

What is the population of Maharani?

Maharani has a total population of 737, including 335 males and 402 females.

How many households are there in Maharani?

There are 127 households in Maharani.

What is the literacy rate in Maharani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharani is 50.34%. Male literacy is 58.21% and female literacy is 43.78%.