Mehura - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Mehura is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mehura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehura is 216886. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mehura

According to the 2011 Census, Mehura village had a total population of 4,616 people, including 2,368 males and 2,248 females, living in 819 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.52%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 49.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,098, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehura

Mehura 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 Mehura

Mehura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Mehura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mehura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehura

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

Health Facilities in Mehura

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

FAQs about Mehura