Motha - Karakat, Rohtas

Motha is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Motha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motha is 251301. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 802214 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Motha

According to the 2011 Census, Motha village had a total population of 5,420 people, including 2,832 males and 2,588 females, living in 865 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.18%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Motha

Motha 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 Motha

Motha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Motha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Motha 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 Motha

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

Health Facilities in Motha

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

FAQs about Motha