Mirpur - Goh, Aurangabad

Mirpur is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Mirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirpur is 252914. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirpur village had a total population of 3,612 people, including 1,916 males and 1,696 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.28%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 54.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,6121,9161,696
Child Population (0–6 yrs)718365353
Scheduled Castes (SC)533273260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,9181,186732
Illiterate Population1,694730964

Nearby Villages of Mirpur

Mirpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MarhiSouth-East1.32 km
NimanSouth-West1.33 km
BhurkundaEast1.58 km
AnkuriNorth-West1.65 km
DumarthuSouth1.79 km
DularchakSouth-West1.92 km
SisaulWest2.40 km
IbrahimpurSouth-East2.57 km
ParasiNorth2.79 km
NirpuraEast2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mirpur

Mirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Mirpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Mirpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mirpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mirpur

Where is Mirpur located?

Mirpur village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mirpur?

Mirpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mirpur?

The pincode of Mirpur is 824203.

What is the population of Mirpur?

Mirpur had a total population of 3,612, including 1,916 males and 1,696 females.

How many households are there in Mirpur?

Mirpur had 463 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirpur was 66.28%. Male literacy was 76.47% and female literacy was 54.50%.