Mahkar village in Gaya, Bihar, has seen remarkable changes since Jitan Ram Manjhi became Chief Minister. The village now has 24-hour electricity, paved roads, a school, hospital, and dairy facility. These developments have created jobs and improved living conditions. Residents proudly recall Manjhi's humble beginnings and his rise to power. The village boasts an ITI college, a 10+2 school, and a community health center. A Sudha Dairy cold storage unit has boosted the local dairy industry. Villagers now hope for Mahkar to become a block and Khizarsarai a sub-division. Manjhi visits every 15 days, maintaining close ties with his roots. The transformation of Mahkar serves as an inspiring example of rural development in India. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 06:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Mahkar village in Gaya, Bihar, has seen remarkable changes since Jitan Ram Manjhi became Chief Minister
- The village now has 24-hour electricity, paved roads, a school, hospital, and dairy facility
- These developments have created jobs and improved living conditions