Murgawan - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Murgawan is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Murgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murgawan is 260588. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Murgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murgawan

As per Census 2011, Murgawan village has a total population of 6,004 people, consisting of 3,163 males and 2,841 females. The village has 984 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 875 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,673 literate and 2,331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 609 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,0043,1632,841
Child Population (0–6 yrs)875454421
Scheduled Castes (SC)609305304
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population3,6732,1751,498
Illiterate Population2,3319881,343

Nearby Villages of Murgawan

Murgawan 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)
KatauliaSouth-West1.29 km
KobilNorth-East1.58 km
DhamauliSouth-East1.99 km
BarhaunaNorth2.13 km
ChiriWest2.23 km
SarthuaWest2.34 km
BishunpurNorth2.40 km
MahuariSouth2.61 km
Mani ChakSouth2.63 km
RustampurSouth-West3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murgawan

Murgawan 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 Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Murgawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murgawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murgawan

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

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

FAQs about Murgawan

Where is Murgawan located?

Murgawan village is located in Hulasganj Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murgawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Murgawan is Murgaon.

What is the pincode of Murgawan?

The pincode of Murgawan is 804407.

What is the population of Murgawan?

Murgawan has a total population of 6,004, including 3,163 males and 2,841 females.

How many households are there in Murgawan?

There are 984 households in Murgawan.

What is the literacy rate in Murgawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murgawan is 61.18%. Male literacy is 68.76% and female literacy is 52.73%.