Mahid - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Mahid is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Mahad Khas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahid is 132309. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.09 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mahid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahid

According to the 2011 Census, Mahid village had a total population of 2,675 people, including 1,411 males and 1,264 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.21%, with male literacy at 59.59% and female literacy at 37.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahid

Mahid 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 Mahid

Mahid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Puranpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Mahid is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Mahid is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahid

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

Health Facilities in Mahid

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

FAQs about Mahid