Mirnagar - Sarmera, Nalanda

Mirnagar is a village situated in the Sarmera subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarmera and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Mirnagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirnagar is 244487. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 811104 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mirnagar

As per Census 2011, Mirnagar village has a total population of 3,722 people, consisting of 1,967 males and 1,755 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 646 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,013 literate and 1,709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 651 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7221,9671,755
Child Population (0–6 yrs)646348298
Scheduled Castes (SC)651322329
Literate Population2,0131,244769
Illiterate Population1,709723986

Nearby Villages of Mirnagar

Mirnagar 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)
ParnawanNorth-West1.64 km
BarhiaNorth-East1.89 km
KutraSouth-West2.38 km
MusapurSouth2.41 km
DhanukiWest2.44 km
SarmeraSouth-East2.66 km
ToraSouth2.67 km
DhanawanNorth2.78 km
HusenaEast3.14 km
RupaspurWest3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mirnagar

Mirnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sivnar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Mirnagar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Mirnagar is about 42 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 Mirnagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Mirnagar

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

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

FAQs about Mirnagar

Where is Mirnagar located?

Mirnagar village is located in Sarmera Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mirnagar?

Mirnagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mirnagar?

The pincode of Mirnagar is 811104.

What is the population of Mirnagar?

Mirnagar has a total population of 3,722, including 1,967 males and 1,755 females.

How many households are there in Mirnagar?

There are 593 households in Mirnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Mirnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirnagar is 54.08%. Male literacy is 63.24% and female literacy is 43.82%.