Munji - Karakat, Rohtas

Munji is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Munji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munji is 251258. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Munji

According to the 2011 Census, Munji village had a total population of 2,672 people, including 1,382 males and 1,290 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636.

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 Population2,6721,3821,290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)435225210
Scheduled Castes (SC)636337299
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,606987619
Illiterate Population1,066395671

Nearby Villages of Munji

Munji 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)
AdhauraEast0.82 km
Bharat KasbaWest1.17 km
DehraSouth-East1.52 km
SugibalSouth-West1.77 km
Karam KiliyaSouth-East1.81 km
TurtiNorth1.87 km
GobrahaNorth-East1.92 km
SalempurSouth-West2.42 km
MohanpurSouth2.44 km
DuariSouth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Munji

Munji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Munji is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Munji is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Munji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Munji

Where is Munji located?

Munji village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Munji?

Munji is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Munji?

The pincode of Munji is 821112.

What is the population of Munji?

Munji had a total population of 2,672, including 1,382 males and 1,290 females.

How many households are there in Munji?

Munji had 408 households.

What is the literacy rate in Munji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Munji was 71.79%. Male literacy was 85.31% and female literacy was 57.31%.