Moglaha - Krityanand Nagar, Purnia

Moglaha is a village situated in the Krityanand Nagar subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krityanand Nagar and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Pothiya Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moglaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moglaha is 223451. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 854201 pincode. Purnia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Moglaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhamdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purnia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Moglaha

According to the 2011 Census, Moglaha village had a total population of 1,742 people, including 883 males and 859 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.52%, with male literacy at 54.52% and female literacy at 34.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,742883859
Child Population (0–6 yrs)383208175
Scheduled Castes (SC)277141136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391201190
Literate Population605368237
Illiterate Population1,137515622

Nearby Villages of Moglaha

Moglaha 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)
RampurSouth1.73 km
DebinagarEast1.80 km
ParshadpurNorth-West2.43 km
PothiaWest2.67 km
Khunti HasailiNorth-East2.92 km
HansailiEast3.27 km
SiswaSouth3.55 km
KishunpurSouth-East3.75 km
ShahbazEast4.16 km
JogailiNorth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moglaha

Moglaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Purnia to Moglaha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moglaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Moglaha

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

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

FAQs about Moglaha

Where is Moglaha located?

Moglaha village is located in Krityanand Nagar Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Moglaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Moglaha is Pothiya Rampur.

What is the pincode of Moglaha?

The pincode of Moglaha is 854201.

What is the population of Moglaha?

Moglaha had a total population of 1,742, including 883 males and 859 females.

How many households are there in Moglaha?

Moglaha had 374 households.

What is the literacy rate in Moglaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moglaha was 44.52%. Male literacy was 54.52% and female literacy was 34.65%.