Mahdewa - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Mahdewa is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Mahadeva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahdewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahdewa is 184242. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.24 hectares and falls under the 273155 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 187 km away.

Mahdewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahdewa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahdewa village had a total population of 1,301 people, including 659 males and 642 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 61.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mahdewa

Mahdewa 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 Mahdewa

Mahdewa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lokvidyapith Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Mahdewa is about 187 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Mahdewa is about 47 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 Mahdewa

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

Health Facilities in Mahdewa

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

FAQs about Mahdewa