Madhuban - Kharagpur, Munger

Madhuban is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Gobadda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhuban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhuban is 243007. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Madhuban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madhuban

According to the 2011 Census, Madhuban village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,115 males and 989 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.88%, with male literacy at 53.73% and female literacy at 34.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 930, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 684.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhuban

Madhuban 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 Madhuban

Madhuban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Madhuban is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Madhuban is about 43 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 Madhuban

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

Health Facilities in Madhuban

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

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