Mehtarwan - Tharthari, Nalanda

Mehtarwan is a village situated in the Tharthari subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tharthari and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kachahria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehtarwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehtarwan is 244714. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 801307 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mehtarwan

According to the 2011 Census, Mehtarwan village had a total population of 1,537 people, including 821 males and 716 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.53%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 45.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehtarwan

Mehtarwan 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 Mehtarwan

Mehtarwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hilsa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Mehtarwan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Mehtarwan is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehtarwan

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

Health Facilities in Mehtarwan

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

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