Misri Chak - Gurua, Gaya

Misri Chak is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dubba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Misri Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Misri Chak is 255683. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Misri Chak

As per Census 2011, Misri Chak village has a total population of 189 people, consisting of 107 males and 82 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 766 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Misri Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18910782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382414
Scheduled Castes (SC)854441
Literate Population513615
Illiterate Population1387167

Nearby Villages of Misri Chak

Misri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Fatua ChakNorth-East0.53 km
DubaNorth-West0.76 km
AilaSouth0.87 km
TarwanEast1.13 km
Arsi KhurdNorth-East1.36 km
BarhaunaEast1.38 km
SonbarsaNorth-West1.41 km
CheniWest1.60 km
RamnagarEast1.82 km
Dhobi ChakEast1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Misri Chak

Misri Chak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Misri Chak is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Misri Chak is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Misri Chak

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

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

Health Facilities in Misri 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 Misri Chak village are given below:

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

FAQs about Misri Chak

Where is Misri Chak located?

Misri Chak village is located in Gurua Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Misri Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Misri Chak is Dubba.

What is the pincode of Misri Chak?

The pincode of Misri Chak is 804405.

What is the population of Misri Chak?

Misri Chak has a total population of 189, including 107 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Misri Chak?

There are 23 households in Misri Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Misri Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Misri Chak is 26.98%. Male literacy is 33.64% and female literacy is 18.29%.