Mahara - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Mahara is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Manbazar and around 7.9 km from Purulia. Bamnimajhihira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahara is 332046. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.8 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Mahara

According to the 2011 Census, Mahara village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 852 males and 826 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 76.84% and female literacy at 48.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahara

Mahara 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 Mahara

Mahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Mahara is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mahara is about 7.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahara

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

Health Facilities in Mahara

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

FAQs about Mahara