Megharia - Agiaon, Bhojpur
Megharia is a village situated in the Agiaon subdivision of Bhojpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Agiaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Arrah. Poswan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megharia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Megharia is 247578. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 802164 pincode. Arrah is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Megharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Agiaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Megharia
As per Census 2011, Megharia village has a total population of 1,278 people, consisting of 599 males and 679 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 711 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Megharia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,278 | 599 | 679 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 260 | 133 | 127 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 122 | 61 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 711 | 401 | 310 |
| Illiterate Population | 567 | 198 | 369 |
Nearby Villages of Megharia
Megharia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Megharia
Megharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arrah to Megharia is about 35 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 Megharia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Megharia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Megharia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Megharia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Megharia
Where is Megharia located?
Megharia village is located in Agiaon Subdivision, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Megharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Megharia is Poswan.
What is the pincode of Megharia?
The pincode of Megharia is 802164.
What is the population of Megharia?
Megharia has a total population of 1,278, including 599 males and 679 females.
How many households are there in Megharia?
There are 227 households in Megharia.
What is the literacy rate in Megharia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megharia is 55.63%. Male literacy is 66.94% and female literacy is 45.66%.