Meghwal - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Meghwal is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mathia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghwal is 216246. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Meghwal

According to the 2011 Census, Meghwal village had a total population of 4,251 people, including 2,201 males and 2,050 females, living in 777 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.40%, with male literacy at 64.32% and female literacy at 47.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Meghwal

Meghwal 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 Meghwal

Meghwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Meghwal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Meghwal is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meghwal

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

Health Facilities in Meghwal

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

FAQs about Meghwal