Moriawan - Bikram, Patna

Moriawan is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Moriyawa Shivgadh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moriawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moriawan is 245644. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Moriawan

As per Census 2011, Moriawan village has a total population of 2,835 people, consisting of 1,473 males and 1,362 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,667 literate and 1,168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 814 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8351,4731,362
Child Population (0–6 yrs)456220236
Scheduled Castes (SC)814412402
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954
Literate Population1,6671,000667
Illiterate Population1,168473695

Nearby Villages of Moriawan

Moriawan 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SikariaWest1.91 km
ShivgarhWest1.98 km
DatianaSouth2.09 km
ParriNorth-West2.46 km
TarvanNorth-West2.72 km
Monije ChakNorth-West2.87 km
ArapEast3.12 km
NauhiNorth-East3.18 km
DihriWest3.19 km
Mathura PurNorth3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moriawan

Moriawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bihta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Moriawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Moriawan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moriawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Moriawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moriawan

Where is Moriawan located?

Moriawan village is located in Bikram Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moriawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Moriawan is Moriyawa Shivgadh.

What is the pincode of Moriawan?

The pincode of Moriawan is 801104.

What is the population of Moriawan?

Moriawan has a total population of 2,835, including 1,473 males and 1,362 females.

How many households are there in Moriawan?

There are 415 households in Moriawan.

What is the literacy rate in Moriawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moriawan is 58.80%. Male literacy is 67.89% and female literacy is 48.97%.