Munja - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Munja is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bakhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munja is 231205. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Munja

According to the 2011 Census, Munja village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 544 males and 668 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,228 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.91%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 53.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Munja

Munja 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 Munja

Munja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alehpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Munja is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Munja is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munja

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

Health Facilities in Munja

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

FAQs about Munja