Merraul - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Merraul is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merraul is 216582. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.05 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Merraul

According to the 2011 Census, Merraul village had a total population of 802 people, including 435 males and 367 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 65.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Merraul

Merraul 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 Merraul

Merraul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Merraul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Merraul is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merraul

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

Health Facilities in Merraul

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

FAQs about Merraul