Mungila - Paliganj, Patna

Mungila is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Jamharu Imamganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mungila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungila is 245821. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.92 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mungila

As per Census 2011, Mungila village has a total population of 3,037 people, consisting of 1,515 males and 1,522 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 642 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,206 literate and 1,831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 818 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0371,5151,522
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642325317
Scheduled Castes (SC)818408410
Literate Population1,206764442
Illiterate Population1,8317511,080

Nearby Villages of Mungila

Mungila 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)
RukunpuraEast1.20 km
Makbulpur AngariSouth1.21 km
TekariNorth-East1.43 km
JamharuSouth-West1.52 km
AngarichakSouth-East1.75 km
MahmadpuraSouth-East2.07 km
BahadurpurEast2.21 km
Purainia RuknuddinNorth2.24 km
Mathurapur KhusdihraSouth-West2.40 km
NagawanNorth2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mungila

Mungila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Mungila is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Mungila is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mungila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mungila 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 Mungila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mungila 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 Mungila

Where is Mungila located?

Mungila village is located in Paliganj Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mungila?

The Gram Panchayat of Mungila is Jamharu Imamganj.

What is the pincode of Mungila?

The pincode of Mungila is 801110.

What is the population of Mungila?

Mungila has a total population of 3,037, including 1,515 males and 1,522 females.

How many households are there in Mungila?

There are 583 households in Mungila.

What is the literacy rate in Mungila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mungila is 39.71%. Male literacy is 50.43% and female literacy is 29.04%.