Murera - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Murera is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dainmarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murera is 216270. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 845103 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Murera

According to the 2011 Census, Murera village had a total population of 2,458 people, including 1,314 males and 1,144 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.26%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 48.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Murera

Murera 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 Murera

Murera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Murera is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Murera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murera

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

Health Facilities in Murera

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

FAQs about Murera