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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mahuda
| native_name =
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| other_name =
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| settlement_type = Census Town
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| pushpin_map = India Jharkhand#India3
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India
| coordinates = {{coord|23.75|86.27|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dhanbad district|Dhanbad]]
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| founder =
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 = 2.56
| elevation_footnotes =
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| population_total = 5,196
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 828305 (Mahuda)
| area_code_type = Telephone/ STD code
| area_code = 0326
| registration_plate =
| website = {{URL|dhanbad.nic.in/}}
| footnotes =
}}
'''Mahuda''' is a [[census town]] in [[Baghmara (community development block)|Baghmara]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in [[Dhanbad Sadar subdivision]] of [[Dhanbad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]].

==Geography==
{{OSM Location map
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| coord={{coord|23|46|30|N|86|15|20|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the western portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district''' MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: Census Town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
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|mark-coord2={{coord|23|48|45|N|86|11|25|E}} | label-pos2=left|label2= Bhimkanari| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=[[Bhimkanari]] (CT)
|mark-coord3={{coord|23|47|5|N|86|11|32|E}} | label-pos3=left|label3= Nadkharki| numbered3=CT| mark-title3=[[Nadkharki]] (CT)
|mark-coord4={{coord|23|46|20|N|86|14|32|E}} | label-pos4=right|label4= Madhuban| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Madhuban, Dhanbad]] (CT)
|mark-coord5={{coord|23|48|0|N|86|13|39|E}} | label-pos5=right|label5= Barora| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=[[Barora]] (CT)
|mark-coord6={{coord|23|47|10|N|86|12|48|E}} | label-pos6=bottom|label6= Dumra| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=[[Dumra, Dhanbad]] (CT)
|mark-coord7={{coord|23|48|55|N|86|12|55|E}} | label-pos7=top|label7= Harina| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Harina, Dhanbad]] (CT)
|mark-coord8={{coord|23|48|44|N|86|14|18|E}} | label-pos8=right|label8= Muraidih| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Muraidih]] (CT)
|mark-coord9={{coord|23|48|30|N|86|21|15|E}} | label-pos9=right|label9= Mahlidih | numbered9=CT| mark-title9=[[Mahlidih]] (CT)
|mark-coord10={{coord|23|47|8|N|86|14|25|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Kharkhari | numbered10=CT| mark-title10=[[Kharkhari, Dhanbad]] (CT)
|mark-coord11={{coord|23|46|45|N|86|15|10|E}} | label-pos11=right|label11= Sahnidih | numbered11=CT| mark-title11=[[Sahnidih]] (CT)
|mark-coord12={{coord|23|46|50|N|86|17|45|E}} | label-pos12=right|label12= Malkera | numbered12=CT| mark-title12=[[Malkera]] (CT)
|mark-coord13={{coord|23|49|25|N|86|20|58|E}} | label-pos13=left|label13= Nagri Kalan | numbered13=CT| mark-title13=[[Nagri Kalan]] (CT)
|mark-coord14={{coord|23|49|45|N|86|21|45|E}} | label-pos14=left|label14= Babua Kalan | numbered14=CT| mark-title14=[[Babua Kalan]] (CT)
|mark-coord15={{coord|23|46|20|N|86|13|45|E}} | label-pos15=bottom|label15= Phulwartanr | numbered15=CT| mark-title15=[[Phulwartanr]] (CT)
|mark-coord16={{coord|23|49|0|N|86|18|20|E}} | label-pos16=right|label16= Jhinghipahari | numbered16=CT| mark-title16=[[Jhinghipahari]] (CT)
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|mark-coord18={{coord|23|48|20|N|86|12|53|E}} | label-pos18=left|label18=BCCL Barora Area |numbered18=0 | mark-title18=[[Barora Area]] (A)| label-size18=12| shape-color18=#AA6666
|mark-coord19={{coord|23|47|30|N|86|11|10|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19=BCCL Block II Area |numbered19=0 | mark-title19=[[Block II Area]] (A)| label-size19=12| shape-color19=#AA6666
|mark-coord20={{coord|23|48|10|N|86|16|36|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=BCCL Govindpur Area |numbered20=0 | mark-title20=[[Govindpur Area]] (A)| label-size20=12| shape-color20=#AA6666
|mark-coord21={{coord|23|47|46|N|86|19|42|E}} | label-pos21=right|label21=BCCL Katras Area |numbered21=0 | mark-title21=[[Katras Area]] (A)| label-size21=12| shape-color21=#AA6666
|mark-coord22={{coord|23|45|10|N|86|16|40|E}} | label-pos22=right|label22=BCCL Western Jharia Area |numbered22=0 | mark-title22=[[Western Jharia Area]] (A)| label-size22=12| shape-color22=#AA6666
|mark-coord23={{coord|23|47|55|N|86|12|5|E}} |label-pos23=left|label23= Baghmara| numbered23=R| mark-title23=[[Baghmara, Dhanbad]] (R)|shape-color23=#C42222
|mark-coord24={{coord|23|48|40|N|86|17|26|E}} | label-pos24=right|label24= Katras| numbered24=N| mark-title24=[[Katras]] (N)|shape-color24=#C42222
|mark-coord25={{coord|23|47|47|N|86|17|20|E}} | label-pos25=right|label25= Kailudih| numbered25=N| mark-title25=[[Kailudih]] (N)|shape-color25=#C42222
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===Location===
Mahuda is located at {{coord|23.75|86.27|display=inline}}.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

===Overview===
The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating [[Highland|uplands]] bustling with coalmines. The [[Damodar River]], the most important river of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]], flows along the southern border. The area beyond the Damodar was once a part of Dhanbad district but was transferred to Bokaro district in 2001. Bulk of the area shown in the map is part of [[Baghmara (community development block)]]. In Baghmara CD block 67% of the population lives in rural areas and 33% in urban areas. The block has 18 [[census towns]], all marked in the map, except [[Rajganj, Dhanbad|Rajganj]], which is shown in the map for the northern portion of the district. A portion of [[Dhanbad Municipal Corporation]] extends into the region till around [[Katras]]. The places in the DMC area are marked as [[neighbourhoods]]. Most of the DMC area is shown in the maps for the central and southern portions of the district. Four operational areas of [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]] operate fully within the region – [[Katras Area]], [[Govindpur Area]], [[Barora Area]] and [[Block II Area]]. The Mahuda sector of [[Western Jharia Area]] also operates in the region.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Dhanbad | work = Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | accessdate = 4 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-JK.html |title = 2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| title = Area | publisher = Bharat Coking Coal Limited | accessdate = 2 July 2019}}</ref>

===Police station===
Mahuda police station serves Baghmara CD Block.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| title = Dhanbad – Welcome to the Coal Capital of India| work = Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad Outpost| publisher = Jharkhand Government| accessdate = 15 October 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171024095316/http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| archive-date = 24 October 2017| url-status = dead}}</ref>

==Demographics==
As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Mahuda had a total population of 5,196 of which 2,813 (54%) were males and 2,383 (46%) were females. Population below 6 years was 643. The total number of literates in Mahuda was 3,628 (79.68% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-JK.html |title = 2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 15 October 2017}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
Mahuda has an area of 2.56 km2. It is 27 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at Mahuda. Buses are available in the town. It has 8 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are tap water from both treated and untreated sources. There are 980 domestic electric connections and 15 road lighting points. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 1 primary school and 1 middle school. There is a secondary school at [[Phulwartanr]] 17 km away. There is a senior secondary school at Bansjora 17 km away. The nearest general degree college is at Dhanbad.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 639-664 Statements | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | accessdate = 9 June 2019}}</ref>

==Economy==
The [[Western Jharia Area]] of [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]] covers two separate coal blocks- Moonidih coal block and Mahuda coal block. While Moonidih coal block is situated in west-central [[Jharia coalfield]], Mahuda coal basin is situated on the western part of Jharia coalfield. Location wise both the blocks are separated by a few kilometres and are accessible by [[National Highway 18 (India)|National Highway 18]] (old number NH 32) (locally popular as Dhanbad- Bokaro national highway). The mines in the Area are: Moonidih Project, Murlidih 21/22 pits mine, Lohapatti mine and Bhatdih Mine. The Area office is located at Mahuda.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=1724| title= Bharat Coking Coal Limited | work= WJ Area |publisher= BCCL | accessdate = 12 June 2019}}</ref>

Mahuda coking [[Coal preparation plant|coal washery]] of BCCL was commissioned in 1990 and has an operable capacity of 0.63 million tonnes per year.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=248| title= Bharat Coking Coal Limited | work= Washery |publisher= BCCL | accessdate = 12 June 2019}}</ref>

==Transport==
[[Mahuda Junction railway station]] is on the [[Asansol-Tatanagar-Kharagpur line|Adra-Gomoh branch line]] which passes through this block.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/all/5159/956/1426 | title= 58603 Kharagpur-Gomoh Passenger | work= Time Table |publisher= Indiarailinfo | accessdate = 15 October 2017}}</ref> Mahuda Junction railway station is 500m away on a left turn exactly near BCCL Area Office on Dhanbad - Bokaro Road.<ref>Google Maps</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Dhanbad District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Dhanbad district]]

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