Madhura - Forbesganj, Araria

Madhura is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Tiraskund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhura is 221576. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Madhura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Madhura

According to the 2011 Census, Madhura village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,320 males and 1,245 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.84%, with male literacy at 49.19% and female literacy at 27.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,277.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Madhura

Madhura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Madhura

Madhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simraha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Madhura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Madhura is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Madhura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Madhura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Madhura village are given below:

FAQs about Madhura