Maheshpur - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Maheshpur is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Machhariha Daljit Kunwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 189459. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.39 hectares and falls under the 274407 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Maheshpur

As per Census 2011, Maheshpur village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 310 males and 306 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population616310306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974750
Scheduled Castes (SC)26179
Literate Population373233140
Illiterate Population24377166

Nearby Villages of Maheshpur

Maheshpur 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)
BariaNorth-East0.69 km
Machhariha Daljit KunwarWest0.87 km
SariswaSouth-West0.89 km
Pandey PattiNorth-West1.78 km
KhiriyaWest1.94 km
ShankarpurNorth-West2.09 km
Jungle GhorathNorth-East2.14 km
KoryaSouth-West2.16 km
DogharaSouth2.52 km
Beni BharSouth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maheshpur

Maheshpur 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 Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Maheshpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Maheshpur is about 18 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 Maheshpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Maheshpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maheshpur 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Maheshpur

Where is Maheshpur located?

Maheshpur village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maheshpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Maheshpur is Machhariha Daljit Kunwar.

What is the pincode of Maheshpur?

The pincode of Maheshpur is 274407.

What is the population of Maheshpur?

Maheshpur has a total population of 616, including 310 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Maheshpur?

There are 104 households in Maheshpur.

What is the literacy rate in Maheshpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maheshpur is 60.55%. Male literacy is 75.16% and female literacy is 45.75%.