Mahav - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Mahav is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Mahawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahav is 213274. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.1 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Ghorawal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mahav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahav

According to the 2011 Census, Mahav village had a total population of 1,365 people, including 725 males and 640 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.84%, with male literacy at 65.80% and female literacy at 42.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahav

Mahav 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 Mahav

Public transport in the Mahav is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghorawal to Mahav is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Mahav is about 43 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 Mahav

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

Health Facilities in Mahav

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

FAQs about Mahav