Musahri - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Musahri is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Musahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musahri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musahri is 229962. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Musahri

As per Census 2011, Musahri village has a total population of 3,124 people, consisting of 1,592 males and 1,532 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,811 literate and 1,313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Musahri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1241,5921,532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)499257242
Scheduled Castes (SC)300143157
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341222
Literate Population1,8111,059752
Illiterate Population1,313533780

Nearby Villages of Musahri

Musahri 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)
KohrauliyaEast1.19 km
BirwatSouth-East1.21 km
Sukhlal ChhaparSouth1.50 km
DubauliaNorth-East1.53 km
DhobwalNorth1.78 km
ChikwaliyaSouth-East1.79 km
PatkhauliNorth1.79 km
BarachapSouth1.82 km
BarheaNorth-East1.92 km
HankarpurSouth-West1.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Musahri

Musahri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Musahri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Musahri is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musahri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Musahri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Musahri

Where is Musahri located?

Musahri village is located in Bijaipur Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musahri?

The Gram Panchayat of Musahri is Musahari.

What is the pincode of Musahri?

The pincode of Musahri is 841508.

What is the population of Musahri?

Musahri has a total population of 3,124, including 1,592 males and 1,532 females.

How many households are there in Musahri?

There are 466 households in Musahri.

What is the literacy rate in Musahri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musahri is 57.97%. Male literacy is 66.52% and female literacy is 49.09%.