Meghban - Benipatti, Madhubani
Meghban is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Meghbon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghban village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghban is 220298. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.88 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Meghban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Meghban
According to the 2011 Census, Meghban village had a total population of 4,629 people, including 2,412 males and 2,217 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.44%, with male literacy at 56.78% and female literacy at 37.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,629 | 2,412 | 2,217 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 837 | 413 | 424 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 378 | 196 | 182 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,799 | 1,135 | 664 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,830 | 1,277 | 1,553 |
Nearby Villages of Meghban
Meghban is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Meghban
Public transport in the Meghban is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Meghban.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Meghban is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Meghban is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meghban
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meghban village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Meghban
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meghban village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Meghban
Where is Meghban located?
Meghban village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Meghban?
The Gram Panchayat of Meghban is Meghbon.
What is the pincode of Meghban?
The pincode of Meghban is 847102.
What is the population of Meghban?
Meghban had a total population of 4,629, including 2,412 males and 2,217 females.
How many households are there in Meghban?
Meghban had 989 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meghban?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meghban was 47.44%. Male literacy was 56.78% and female literacy was 37.03%.