Mainhawa - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Mainhawa is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Meanhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mainhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainhawa is 184207. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.6 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Mainhawa

As per Census 2011, Mainhawa village has a total population of 5,097 people, consisting of 2,619 males and 2,478 females. The village has 824 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 964 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,393 literate and 2,704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0972,6192,478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964506458
Scheduled Castes (SC)451234217
Literate Population2,3931,499894
Illiterate Population2,7041,1201,584

Nearby Villages of Mainhawa

Mainhawa 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)
Harraiya PanditNorth1.41 km
VishrampurWest1.77 km
LalpurEast1.98 km
Dhusawa KhurdNorth-West2.05 km
Navadih KhurdWest2.45 km
MahuariSouth-East2.46 km
Shikar GarhNorth2.61 km
Ilaha VasSouth2.61 km
KharkhoriNorth-West2.78 km
GopalpurSouth-West2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mainhawa

Mainhawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Purandarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Mainhawa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Mainhawa is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mainhawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mainhawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mainhawa

Where is Mainhawa located?

Mainhawa village is located in Pharenda Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mainhawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Mainhawa is Meanhawa.

What is the pincode of Mainhawa?

The pincode of Mainhawa is 273309.

What is the population of Mainhawa?

Mainhawa has a total population of 5,097, including 2,619 males and 2,478 females.

How many households are there in Mainhawa?

There are 824 households in Mainhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Mainhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mainhawa is 46.95%. Male literacy is 57.24% and female literacy is 36.08%.