Mahasir - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Mahasir is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Mahasir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahasir is 133338. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.35 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mahasir 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahasir

According to the 2011 Census, Mahasir village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 828 males and 699 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 72.77% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 859.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahasir

Mahasir 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 Mahasir

Mahasir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bartara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Mahasir is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahasir

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

Health Facilities in Mahasir

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

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