Medan - Obra, Aurangabad

Medan is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Amilona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medan is 253253. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Medan

According to the 2011 Census, Medan village had a total population of 634 people, including 292 males and 342 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.90%, with male literacy at 53.04% and female literacy at 49.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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 Population634292342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336271
Scheduled Castes (SC)412193219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population255122133
Illiterate Population379170209

Nearby Villages of Medan

Medan 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)
TeldihaNorth1.04 km
KateaNorth-West1.16 km
UsurmhaSouth-East1.25 km
BalkarnaNorth-East1.61 km
KurwanSouth-West1.82 km
BhuapurEast1.84 km
RampurNorth-West2.14 km
MehdaEast2.22 km
HarnahiSouth2.39 km
ParasiaNorth2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Medan

Medan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Medan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Medan is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Medan

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

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

FAQs about Medan

Where is Medan located?

Medan village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Medan?

The Gram Panchayat of Medan is Amilona.

What is the pincode of Medan?

The pincode of Medan is 824124.

What is the population of Medan?

Medan had a total population of 634, including 292 males and 342 females.

How many households are there in Medan?

Medan had 97 households.

What is the literacy rate in Medan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Medan was 50.90%. Male literacy was 53.04% and female literacy was 49.08%.