Mahua - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Mahua is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahua is 309605. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.38 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mahua

As per Census 2011, Mahua village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 336 males and 324 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahua

Mahua 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 Mahua

Mahua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Mahua is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahua

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

Health Facilities in Mahua

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

FAQs about Mahua