Manguraha - Areraj, Purbi Champaran

Manguraha is a village situated in the Areraj subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from Areraj and around 35 km from Motihari. Manguraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manguraha is 218159. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 845411 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Manguraha

According to the 2011 Census, Manguraha village had a total population of 3,433 people, including 1,966 males and 1,467 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 746 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.96%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 67.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 603.

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

Nearby Villages of Manguraha

Manguraha 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 Manguraha

Manguraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjhagarh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Manguraha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Manguraha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manguraha

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

Health Facilities in Manguraha

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

FAQs about Manguraha