Mohna - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Mohna is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Balua Chhatraul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohna is 216019. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mohna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mohna

According to the 2011 Census, Mohna village had a total population of 3,415 people, including 1,749 males and 1,666 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 73.41% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohna

Mohna 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 Mohna

Mohna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Mohna is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Mohna is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohna

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

Health Facilities in Mohna

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

FAQs about Mohna