Musahri - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Musahri is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhobni-dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musahri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musahri is 216807. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.7 hectares and falls under the 845450 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Musahri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Musahri

According to the 2011 Census, Musahri village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 864 males and 762 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.64%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 46.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Musahri

Musahri 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 Musahri

Musahri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Musahri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Musahri is about 29 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 Musahri

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

Health Facilities in Musahri

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

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