Musahri Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Musahri village has a total population of 1,626 people, consisting of 864 males and 762 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,626 864 762
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 346 174 172
Scheduled Castes (SC) 220 114 106
Literate Population 853 577 276
Illiterate Population 773 287 486

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Birit GonahiNorth-East0.41 km
NandtolaNorth-West0.99 km
GonahiNorth1.14 km
DhobniSouth-West1.20 km
DharampurNorth-East1.45 km
Barwa KalanEast1.53 km
KhajuriaNorth-West1.71 km
ParsaunaSouth-West2.13 km
BahuarwaNorth-West2.31 km
DhamauraSouth2.44 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Musahri

Where is Musahri located?

Musahri village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musahri?

The Gram Panchayat of Musahri is Dhobni-dharampur.

What is the pincode of Musahri?

The pincode of Musahri is 845450.

What is the population of Musahri?

Musahri has a total population of 1,626, including 864 males and 762 females.

How many households are there in Musahri?

There are 276 households in Musahri.

What is the literacy rate in Musahri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musahri is 52.46%. Male literacy is 66.78% and female literacy is 36.22%.