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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahua village had a total population of 660 people, including 336 males and 324 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.13%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 58.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

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