Maulanagar - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Maulanagar is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Belwa Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maulanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maulanagar is 216810. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.3 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Maulanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Maulanagar village had a total population of 1,957 people, including 1,040 males and 917 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.68%, with male literacy at 46.92% and female literacy at 28.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Maulanagar

Maulanagar 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 Maulanagar

Public transport in the Maulanagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Maulanagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Maulanagar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maulanagar

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

Health Facilities in Maulanagar

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

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