Pauharia - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Pauharia is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Pauhariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pauharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauharia is 184587. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.13 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town.

Pauharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maharajganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pauharia

As per Census 2011, Pauharia village has a total population of 1,857 people, consisting of 974 males and 883 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 1,008 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,857974883
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269132137
Scheduled Castes (SC)592316276
Literate Population849551298
Illiterate Population1,008423585

Nearby Villages of Pauharia

Pauharia 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)
Patal KunieNorth-West1.44 km
JogiyaSouth-West1.72 km
MahrajganjEast1.74 km
TilakwaniaSouth-East1.81 km
MunderiNorth-East1.84 km
AmorhaWest1.90 km
DhodhilaSouth-East2.15 km
BelaspurNorth2.22 km
BharawaliaNorth-West2.77 km
BandiNorth-East2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pauharia

Pauharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghughuli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mahrajganj to Pauharia is about 20 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 Pauharia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pauharia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Pauharia

Where is Pauharia located?

Pauharia village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pauharia?

The Gram Panchayat of Pauharia is Pauhariya.

What is the pincode of Pauharia?

The pincode of Pauharia is 273303.

What is the population of Pauharia?

Pauharia has a total population of 1,857, including 974 males and 883 females.

How many households are there in Pauharia?

There are 326 households in Pauharia.

What is the literacy rate in Pauharia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pauharia is 45.72%. Male literacy is 56.57% and female literacy is 33.75%.