Meh - Barun, Aurangabad

Meh is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Meh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meh is 253686. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Meh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meh

According to the 2011 Census, Meh village had a total population of 1,344 people, including 710 males and 634 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 62.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Meh

Meh 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 Meh

Meh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagahabishunpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Meh is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meh

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

Health Facilities in Meh

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

FAQs about Meh