Mainia - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Mainia is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Gangsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mainia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainia is 133107. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.33 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mainia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mainia

According to the 2011 Census, Mainia village had a total population of 134 people, including 71 males and 63 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Mainia

Mainia 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 Mainia

Mainia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Mainia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Mainia is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mainia

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

Health Facilities in Mainia

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

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