Menhan - Dandari, Begusarai

Menhan is a village situated in the Dandari subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dandari and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Dandari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menhan is 238256. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 851211 pincode. Baliya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Menhan

According to the 2011 Census, Menhan village had a total population of 3,985 people, including 2,143 males and 1,842 females, living in 861 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.53%, with male literacy at 70.29% and female literacy at 53.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 940, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Menhan

Menhan 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 Menhan

Menhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Imli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baliya to Menhan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Menhan is about 25 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 Menhan

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

Health Facilities in Menhan

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

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