Maina - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Maina is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Maina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maina is 177899. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.45 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Maina

According to the 2011 Census, Maina village had a total population of 1,741 people, including 865 males and 876 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.88%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 42.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162.

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 Population1,741865876
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356183173
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628874
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population774476298
Illiterate Population967389578

Nearby Villages of Maina

Maina 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)
KakrahiSouth-East0.96 km
Venipur Urf PurainaSouth-West1.21 km
PersaNorth1.21 km
Joodi KuiyaNorth-West1.34 km
Pipra PathanWest1.35 km
TurkauliyaSouth-East1.53 km
Pipra ChangatSouth-West1.54 km
DupheliyaEast1.74 km
Bhilauri Urf BhilauriSouth-East2.03 km
BelghatiyaNorth-East2.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maina

Maina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barhni, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Maina is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Maina is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maina

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maina

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Maina

Where is Maina located?

Maina village is located in Itwa Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maina?

Maina is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maina?

The pincode of Maina is 272192.

What is the population of Maina?

Maina had a total population of 1,741, including 865 males and 876 females.

How many households are there in Maina?

Maina had 235 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maina was 55.88%. Male literacy was 69.79% and female literacy was 42.39%.