Mir Chak - Gurua, Gaya

Mir Chak is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Gurua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mir Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mir Chak is 255678. The village covers a total geographical area of 13 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mir Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Mir Chak village had a total population of 713 people, including 371 males and 342 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.93%, with male literacy at 93.83% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Mir Chak

Mir Chak 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 Mir Chak

Mir Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Mir Chak is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Mir Chak is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mir Chak

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

Health Facilities in Mir Chak

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

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