Mahokhwa - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Mahokhwa is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Mahokhwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahokhwa is 177169. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.07 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mahokhwa 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 Bansi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahokhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Mahokhwa village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 630 males and 729 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 54.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahokhwa

Mahokhwa 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 Mahokhwa

Mahokhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Mahokhwa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Mahokhwa is about 29 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 Mahokhwa

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

Health Facilities in Mahokhwa

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

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