Mahathwar is a village in Darbhanga district of the Indian state of Bihar in India. It lies within the postal region of Bihar 847427 and forms part of the traditional Mithila region, known for its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
Mahathwar | |
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Village | |
  Mahathwar Location in Bihar, India  Mahathwar Mahathwar (India) | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Bihar |
| District | Darbhanga |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,523 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Maithili |
| PIN | 847427 [1] |
| Lok Sabha | Darbhanga |
| Vidhan Sabha | Alinagar |
Geographic and administrative
editMahathwar sits in northern Bihar, a part of the Indo-Gangetic plains characterized by fertile alluvial soil and extensive agriculture. The village falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Darbhanga district, one of the largest districts in the state, and is managed through the Ghanshyampur community development block.[2][3]
Demographics
edit- The village is demographically dominated by Maithil Brahmins, alongside a diverse presence of other caste communities residing both within the village and in the adjoining rural areas.
- As per the 2011 Census of India, Mahathwar had a population of 4,523, comprising 2,335 males and 2,188 females, with a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0–6 numbered 679. The village recorded a literacy rate of 68.42%, with male literacy at 78.64% and female literacy at 57.28%. Scheduled Castes accounted for 849 residents, while only 1 resident belonged to a Scheduled Tribe. Out of the total population, 1,328 people were engaged in work activities, including 694 main workers and 634 marginal workers.[4]
Economy and livelihood
editAgriculture is the dominant livelihood, with residents primarily engaged in cultivating crops such as paddy, wheat, and pulses. The region benefits from seasonal monsoon rains and groundwater irrigation. Small-scale trade and dairy farming also contribute to the local economy.[5]
Culture and society
editThe social fabric of Mahathwar reflects Maithil traditions, with Maithili as the primary language of daily life. Festivals such as Chhath Puja, Holi, and Diwali, Lakshmi Puja (Kojagara), Saraswati Puja and Krishna Janmashtami are central to local cultural expression, often accompanied by folk music and community gatherings typical of the Mithila region.[6]
Connectivity
editMahathwar connects to nearby towns via rural roads [7] linking it to Ghanshyampur and other villages in Darbhanga district. The nearest urban centers, including Darbhanga city, provide access to markets, education, and healthcare facilities, while the area remains primarily agrarian and community-oriented in character.[8][9]
References
edit- ↑ "PIN Code Locator - 847427". India Post.
- ↑ https://www.caseon.in/case/shailendra-kumar-vs-the-state-of-bihar-ors
- ↑ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/darbhanga/ghanshyampur/news/theft-in-broad-daylight-in-mahathwar-village-135869227.html
- ↑ "Mahathwar Village Population - Ghanshyampur - Darbhanga, Bihar". www.census2011.co.in.
- ↑ "Economy". Darbhanga district official website.
- ↑ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/darbhanga/news/the-flow-of-devotion-of-ramdhun-flowing-in-the-navah-sankirtan-of-mahathwar-village-133119334.html
- ↑ https://wikimapia.org/10120736/Shambhoo-Chowk-Mahathwar
- ↑ https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-12581297.html
- ↑ https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/darbhanga/story-debate-competition-held-in-mahathwar-village-winners-announced-201743375954561.html
Category:Villages in Darbhanga district Category:Villages in Bihar Category:Villages in India
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