Mahuawa village, Bathnaha block | Pincode 843332

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Mahuawa is a village in Bathnaha mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, with a population of 3,635 and 765 households. Its literacy rate stands at 38%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANJEEV BHUSHN

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LGD code: 219269
Pincode: 843332
Post office: Majorganj
Population: 3,635
Households: 765
Literacy rate: 38%
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,280
Distance to district centre: 129 km
Distance to mandal centre: 90 km
Distance to Patna: 144 km
Distance to Kolkata: 586 km
Nearest railway station: Chauradano · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Swasthya Kendra Khairwa · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mahuawa compares

By population, Mahuawa ranks #20 of 90 villages in Bathnaha mandal.

Literacy rate

38.0%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Mahuawa: 38.0%
Bathnaha mandal: 40.3%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

896

−1 vs mandal average

Mahuawa: 896
Bathnaha mandal: 897

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.2 vs mandal average

Mahuawa: 4.8
Bathnaha mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Mahuawa at a glance

Mahuawa is a village of 3,635 people in 765 households (Census 2011) in Bathnaha block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, the 20th-largest of 90 villages in Bathnaha block. Literacy is 38%, 2 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 896 women per 1,000 men. It lies 129 km from the Sitamarhi district centre, 0 km from Mahuawa, the nearest town, 4 km from Chauradano railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 843332, served by Majorganj post office; the LGD village code is 219269. The nearest hospital or health centre is Swasthya Kendra Khairwa, 9 km away. The sarpanch is SANJEEV BHUSHN, and the village votes in Aurai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Nishad. The population is estimated at 4,286 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mahuawa · this village	3,635	38%	—
Mahuawa · Motihari	—	—	0 km N
Mahuawa · Bijaipur	1,644	57%	0 km N
Mahuawa · Narkatiaganj	218	23%	0 km N
Mahuawa · Sidhaw	1,702	40%	0 km N
Mahuawa · Uchkagaon	540	57%	0 km N
Mahuawa · Madhubani	486	29%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mahuawa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SITAMARHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 24
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Ranauli
Total area (ha): 244
Irrigated area (ha): 83.45
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Mahuawa

LGD code: 219269
Pincode: 843332
Post office: Majorganj
Population (Census 2011): 3,635
Population (projected 2026): 4,286
Households: 765
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 896
Literacy rate: 38.0%
Coordinates: 26.88425°N, 85.02051°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Muzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Aurai
Member of Parliament: Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Nishad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANJEEV BHUSHN
Block / Mandal: Bathnaha

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Mahuawa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,635

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,286

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

765

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

902

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,635Census 2011
Households: 765Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,2862026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9022026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,358MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,009NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 51.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Mahuawa

Mandal centre

Bathnaha · ≈ 90 km

≈ 3 h 4 min by car · 3 h 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sitamarhi · ≈ 129 km

≈ 4 h 25 min by car · 5 h 15 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,599 people

Mahuawa · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna144 kmcapital
Kolkata586 km
Delhi792 km
Hyderabad1252 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChauradano4 km
Hospital / PHCSwasthya Kendra Khairwa9 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM20 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil19 km
CollegeMahatma Gandhi Central University32 km
Police stationAPF Nepal, BOP matiwarwa10 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Mahuawa

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Nepal Rastriya Secondary School, SantganjHigh school<1 km ↗
🎓Nepal Rastriya Secondary School, SanphulwaHigh school2.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts7h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD News16h ago
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today17h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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Chouhan to visit Bihar today to assess flood situation
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Quick answers

People often ask about Mahuawa

What is the pincode of Mahuawa?

The pincode of Mahuawa, Bathnaha block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843332. The post office is Majorganj.

Which post office delivers to Mahuawa?

Mail for Mahuawa is delivered through Majorganj post office, pincode 843332, in Bathnaha block, Sitamarhi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mahuawa located?

Mahuawa is a village in Bathnaha block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Mahuawa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahuawa village has a population of 3,635 across 765 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahuawa?

The current sarpanch of Mahuawa gram panchayat is SANJEEV BHUSHN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahuawa in?

Mahuawa falls under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahuawa in?

Mahuawa falls under the Aurai assembly constituency (AC #89) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Mahuawa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mahuawa village is 38.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahuawa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mahuawa village is 896 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahuawa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mahuawa, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Mahuawa from Sitamarhi district centre?

Mahuawa is approximately 129 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sitamarhi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mahuawa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahuawa village is 219269.

Which is the nearest town to Mahuawa?

Mahuawa (population 18,599, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Mahuawa in a straight line.

How big is Mahuawa compared to other villages in Bathnaha block?

Mahuawa ranks 20 of 90 villages in Bathnaha block by Census 2011 population (3,635 residents).

How far is Mahuawa from Patna?

Mahuawa is about 144 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 187 km.

How far is Mahuawa from Kolkata?

Mahuawa is about 586 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 762 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mahuawa?

Chauradano is the nearest railway station to Mahuawa, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahuawa?

Swasthya Kendra Khairwa is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahuawa, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahuawa?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahuawa, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mahuawa?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Mahuawa, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Mahuawa?

Mahuawa falls under Aurai assembly constituency (AC 89). The sitting MLA is Rama Nishad (BJP).

Who is the MP for Mahuawa?

Mahuawa is in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Mahuawa?

Within 5 km of Mahuawa: Nepal Rastriya Secondary School, Santganj (under 1 km), Nepal Rastriya Secondary School, Sanphulwa (2.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Mahuawa in 2026?

Mahuawa is estimated at 4,286 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,635 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mahuawa in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Mahuawa in Sitamarhi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahuawa?

SANJEEV BHUSHN is the sarpanch of Mahuawa gram panchayat, Bathnaha block. See the sarpanch list of Bathnaha block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)