Kaluahi

Kaluahi is located at 26.464°N 86.062°E / 26.464; 86.062 with an elevation typical of the northern Bihar plains. The block covers multiple gram panchayats and villages; the subdistrict/ block area is approximately 94 km² according to local administrative summaries.^[2]

As per the 2011 Census of India, the village of Kaluahi had a population of 841 people in around 164 households (430 males and 411 females). The wider Kaluahi Block (sub-district) had a total population of 117,282 in 2011. Literacy, sex ratio and caste/religion breakdowns for the block are described in the census tables.^[3][4]

Kaluahi is under Madhubani district administration. The block level offices (Block Development Office, Anchal Adhikari etc.) are part of the district governance structure. The block is part of the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency and the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha constituency.^[5]

The local economy is predominantly agrarian with paddy, wheat and lentils among common crops in the region. Small shops, local services and seasonal migration for work also contribute to household incomes. (Add more up-to-date local economic data and sources.)

Kaluahi village/block hosts government primary and middle schools; there is at least one Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (girls' school) and a local high school referenced in district education listings. (Add exact school names & DISE/UDISE codes when available.) ^[1]

The nearest major railway station is Madhubani; the nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport. Road connectivity links Kaluahi to Madhubani town and neighbouring blocks; local buses and autos serve intra-block transport. Distances: approximately 175 km to Patna by road (approximate). Kaluahi and its surrounding areas are served by several regional and national roads that support connectivity within Madhubani district and to neighbouring regions.

The nationally designated **National Highway 527A (NH 527A)** runs through parts of Madhubani district, linking towns such as Pokhrauni Chowk, Jhanjharpur, Samey Chowk, Awam, Laufa and Parsarma, and providing access to larger corridors within the state’s road network. 3

In recent years, the Bihar government and road authorities have pursued upgrades and new road construction across Madhubani district. Under the Chief Minister’s rural connectivity programme, dozens of new road segments — covering hundreds of kilometres and encompassing parts of the region including Kaluahi block — were sanctioned to improve local transport infrastructure. 4

Plans have also been reported for revisions to regional four-lane widening schemes on nearby primary routes, such as adjustments to the Jhanjharpur–Darbhanga highway corridor, though details remain under planning and have been impacted by wider expressway developments in the region.

As part of road infrastructure development in Madhubani district, a four-lane highway project has been proposed / is under construction on routes passing through or near the Kaluahi area. The project aims to improve regional road connectivity and facilitate smoother movement of traffic between Kaluahi and neighbouring blocks and towns.

The development of a four-lane roadway is expected to reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and support economic and commercial activities in the surrounding rural areas. The project forms part of broader state and central government initiatives focused on upgrading road infrastructure in northern Bihar.

The principal languages spoken are Maithili and Hindi; local festivals, folk music (Madhubani painting region influences) and Mithila cultural customs are common. (Expand with sourced cultural details.)

Kaluahi and its surrounding villages host several religious and community sites that serve as local centres of worship and social gatherings.

• Kali Mandir, Kaluahi – A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, frequented during Navratri and other festivals.
• Barham Asthan, Kaluahi – A traditional religious site used for local rituals and community prayers.
• Gauri Shankar Mandir – A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located along the Khajauli–Kaluahi road.
• Baba Bhairav Nath Mandir – A local shrine associated with Shaivite traditions.
• Mrityunjay Nath Mahadev Mandir – A Shiva temple visited by devotees from nearby villages.
• Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Loha – A Hanuman temple situated in the Loha area near Kaluahi.
• Maa Mansa Devi Mandir – A temple dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, located in Haripur Bakshi Tola.
• Nav Durga Sthan, Palimohan – A Durga worship site in the nearby Palimohan village.
• Lord Krishna Temple, Loha – A local Krishna temple serving the Loha and adjoining areas.
• Masjid and Janaza Gah, Haripur – An Islamic place of worship reflecting the religious diversity of the region.