Mahdewa - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Mahdewa is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Mahdewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahdewa is 182941. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.89 hectares and falls under the 272199 pincode. Hariharpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mahdewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahdewa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahdewa village had a total population of 701 people, including 361 males and 340 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 84.23% and female literacy at 49.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 549.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population701361340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196356
Scheduled Castes (SC)549290259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population391251140
Illiterate Population310110200

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarhaiopurwaNorth-West0.63 km
Raima MansirEast0.65 km
Naina JhalaSouth-East0.86 km
Mahuwa BabarSouth-West1.02 km
Kharwania KalaNorth1.11 km
BhaisaNorth-East1.30 km
KaktahiSouth1.37 km
BardandSouth-East1.44 km
PadarahaSouth-West1.44 km
ChamarsanNorth-West1.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahdewa

Mahdewa 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 Khalilabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hariharpur to Mahdewa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Mahdewa is about 16 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 Mahdewa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Mahdewa

Where is Mahdewa located?

Mahdewa village is located in Khalilabad Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahdewa?

Mahdewa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mahdewa?

The pincode of Mahdewa is 272199.

What is the population of Mahdewa?

Mahdewa had a total population of 701, including 361 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Mahdewa?

Mahdewa had 129 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahdewa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahdewa was 67.18%. Male literacy was 84.23% and female literacy was 49.30%.