Mahrpur - Obra, Sonbhadra

Mahrpur is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Robertsganj and around 27 km from Lodhi. Ghatihata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahrpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahrpur is 214033. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.43 hectares and falls under the 231205 pincode. Chopan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mahrpur

As per Census 2011, Mahrpur village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 240 males and 226 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population466240226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975146
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899792
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population253148105
Illiterate Population21392121

Nearby Villages of Mahrpur

Mahrpur 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)
GhatitaWest1.77 km
GothaniNorth-West1.79 km
BardiyaSouth2.37 km
BandhwaNorth-East2.37 km
ChandauliWest2.57 km
MaitapurNorth2.68 km
BhgawaEast2.76 km
ShendhuriyaSouth-East2.96 km
Agori KhasNorth-West3.21 km
RediaNorth-East3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahrpur

Mahrpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chopan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopan to Mahrpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Lodhi to Mahrpur is about 27 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 Mahrpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahrpur

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

Where is Mahrpur located?

Mahrpur village is located in Obra Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahrpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahrpur is Ghatihata.

What is the pincode of Mahrpur?

The pincode of Mahrpur is 231205.

What is the population of Mahrpur?

Mahrpur has a total population of 466, including 240 males and 226 females.

How many households are there in Mahrpur?

There are 74 households in Mahrpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mahrpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahrpur is 54.29%. Male literacy is 61.67% and female literacy is 46.46%.