Maharatha - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Maharatha is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sekhuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharatha is 176338. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.1 hectares and falls under the 272204 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Maharatha

As per Census 2011, Maharatha village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 264 males and 239 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 328 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maharatha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population503264239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955738
Literate Population17510966
Illiterate Population328155173

Nearby Villages of Maharatha

Maharatha 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)
Madhwapur KalanNorth-West0.84 km
Kurthi DihaWest1.31 km
Gayghat Tappa GhoshNorth-East1.35 km
LamtiEast1.55 km
Madhawpur KhurdNorth-West1.59 km
SekhuiyaNorth-East1.76 km
Chhapiya GangwaNorth1.94 km
JamlajotWest1.96 km
VankataSouth-West2.01 km
NagpariEast2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharatha

Maharatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Maharatha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Maharatha is about 40 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 Maharatha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maharatha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Maharatha

Where is Maharatha located?

Maharatha village is located in Shohratgarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharatha?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharatha is Sekhuiya.

What is the pincode of Maharatha?

The pincode of Maharatha is 272204.

What is the population of Maharatha?

Maharatha has a total population of 503, including 264 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Maharatha?

There are 87 households in Maharatha.

What is the literacy rate in Maharatha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharatha is 34.79%. Male literacy is 41.29% and female literacy is 27.62%.