Maheshpur - Biswan, Sitapur

Maheshpur is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Maheshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 138172. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.9 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Maheshpur

As per Census 2011, Maheshpur village has a total population of 1,433 people, consisting of 800 males and 633 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 791 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 1,153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,433800633
Child Population (0–6 yrs)288159129
Scheduled Castes (SC)361719
Literate Population28021367
Illiterate Population1,153587566

Nearby Villages of Maheshpur

Maheshpur 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)
ItgowhSouth-West1.50 km
ShivpuriNorth-West1.96 km
KathoraSouth2.08 km
BachhwariyaSouth-East2.16 km
GomaiNorth-East2.18 km
Rajapur KalaNorth2.39 km
Ramupur GodawaEast2.71 km
BilotaSouth-West2.85 km
LadilapurSouth-East2.85 km
BholiWest3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maheshpur

Maheshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Maheshpur is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Maheshpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maheshpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maheshpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maheshpur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Maheshpur

Where is Maheshpur located?

Maheshpur village is located in Biswan Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maheshpur?

Maheshpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maheshpur?

The pincode of Maheshpur is 261303.

What is the population of Maheshpur?

Maheshpur has a total population of 1,433, including 800 males and 633 females.

How many households are there in Maheshpur?

There are 318 households in Maheshpur.

What is the literacy rate in Maheshpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maheshpur is 19.54%. Male literacy is 26.63% and female literacy is 10.58%.