Where is Mahaka village located?
Mahaka is in Deori Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.
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Mahaka Village
Mahaka is an inhabited village in Deori Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538466, the Census 2011 record lists 1,197 people in 247 households and the reported area is 1,657.59 hectares. The local references include Deori CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajnandgaon at about 65 km.
Mahaka is a village in Deori Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538466 and 1,197 people in 247 households.
Village Code538466
Population1,197
Households247
Area1,657.59 hectares
Nearest TownRajnandgaon
Detailed village profile
Mahaka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,197 people, 1,657.59 hectares of reported area and Rajnandgaon as the nearest town reference for Mahaka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mahaka falls under Deori Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 538466.
- The record lists 1,197 people living in 247 households.
- The reported village area is 1,657.59 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rajnandgaon.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mahaka
- Census Village Code
- 538466
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Gondiya
- District Census Code
- 507
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Deori
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04051
- CD Block
- Deori
- Households
- 247
- Population
- 1,197
- Male Population
- 584
- Female Population
- 613
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.66
- Area
- 1,657.59 hectares
- Area
- 16.58 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rajnandgaon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 65 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
72.21 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.85 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
6.18%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
91.4%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
96.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahaka in the official administrative record. Census village code 538466 and Deori CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 507
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04051
- Village Census Code
- 538466
- CD Block Code
- 0102
- CD Block Name
- Deori
Location and Distance
Rajnandgaon is the nearest town listed for Mahaka, about 65 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Deori
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 45 km
- District Headquarter
- Gondiya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 110 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rajnandgaon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 65 km
- Nearest Town
- Rajnandgaon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 65 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,657.59 hectares
- Area
- 16.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,197 people in 247 households, with 584 male residents and 613 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 6.18% and ST share is 91.4% for Mahaka. Population density works out to about 72.21 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 247
- Total Population
- 1,197
- Male Population
- 584
- Female Population
- 613
- Sex Ratio
- 1,049.66
- Average Household Size
- 4.85
- SC Population
- 74
- SC Male Population
- 38
- SC Female Population
- 36
- SC Population Share
- 6.18
- ST Population
- 1,094
- ST Male Population
- 530
- ST Female Population
- 564
- ST Population Share
- 91.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mahaka list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahaka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 36.35 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.44 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mahaka include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mahaka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mahaka is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mahaka show that net sown area is 409 hectares and irrigated land is 393 hectares (96.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 840.3 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.16
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 12.83 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 11.73 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 342.22 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 409.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 16 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 393.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 15.56 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Mahaka village in?
Mahaka village is in Gondiya district.
Which state is Mahaka village in?
Mahaka village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Mahaka under?
Mahaka comes under Deori Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mahaka?
The Census village code of Mahaka is 538466.
What is the population of Mahaka village?
The village record lists 1,197 people and 247 households for Mahaka.
How many households are in Mahaka village?
The village record lists 247 households for Mahaka.
What is the male and female population of Mahaka?
The record lists 584 male residents and 613 female residents for Mahaka.
What is the sex ratio of Mahaka village?
The sex ratio of Mahaka is 1,049.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mahaka village?
The reported geographical area of Mahaka is 1,657.59 hectares.
What is the population density of Mahaka village?
The approximate population density of Mahaka is 72.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
How far is Mahaka from the district headquarters?
Mahaka is about 110 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mahaka from the sub-district headquarters?
Mahaka is about 45 km from Deori, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mahaka?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Mahaka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahaka?
For Mahaka, net sown area is 409 hectares and irrigated land is 393 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Mahaka.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mahaka.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Mahaka.