Menaura - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Menaura is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from Motihari. Bakhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menaura is 218251. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Menaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Menaura

As per Census 2011, Menaura village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 477 males and 508 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 783 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population985477508
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410995
Scheduled Castes (SC)461531
Literate Population20212775
Illiterate Population783350433

Nearby Villages of Menaura

Menaura 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)
BabuawanEast1.09 km
RajapurNorth-East1.29 km
Kamar ChakNorth1.37 km
BisambharpurNorth-West2.12 km
Dewpur ParsaNorth-East2.18 km
GobindapurNorth-East2.34 km
KaleyanpurEast2.51 km
GaribaSouth-West2.51 km
Daini MathSouth-East2.66 km
Parsauni BazidNorth3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menaura

Menaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kuwarchintawa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Menaura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Menaura is about 28 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 Menaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Menaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Menaura

Where is Menaura located?

Menaura village is located in Kalyanpur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Menaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Menaura is Bakhari.

What is the pincode of Menaura?

The pincode of Menaura is 845413.

What is the population of Menaura?

Menaura has a total population of 985, including 477 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Menaura?

There are 221 households in Menaura.

What is the literacy rate in Menaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menaura is 20.51%. Male literacy is 26.62% and female literacy is 14.76%.