Manjhgawan - Mohanpur, Gaya

Manjhgawan is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Amkola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manjhgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjhgawan is 257208. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Manjhgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Manjhgawan village had a total population of 259 people, including 137 males and 122 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.82%, with male literacy at 67.92% and female literacy at 39.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Manjhgawan

Manjhgawan 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 Manjhgawan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Manjhgawan. The nearest railway station is Paharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Manjhgawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Manjhgawan is about 30 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 Manjhgawan

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

Health Facilities in Manjhgawan

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

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