Meyari - Nokha, Rohtas

Meyari is a village situated in the Nokha subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meyari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meyari is 251568. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 802217 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Meyari

According to the 2011 Census, Meyari village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 723 males and 620 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 58.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348.

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 Population1,343723620
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248141107
Scheduled Castes (SC)348186162
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population777475302
Illiterate Population566248318

Nearby Villages of Meyari

Meyari 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)
KuriNorth-West1.24 km
KarupSouth1.58 km
GobinaSouth-West1.69 km
LilariEast1.77 km
InaihiaSouth2.04 km
ManiNorth2.27 km
PaisaraSouth-West2.52 km
ChorpokharNorth-East2.62 km
KhairahinNorth-East2.87 km
MajhiyawanEast2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meyari

Meyari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraw More, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 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 Nokha to Meyari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Meyari is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meyari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Meyari

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

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

FAQs about Meyari

Where is Meyari located?

Meyari village is located in Nokha Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meyari?

The Gram Panchayat of Meyari is Kuri.

What is the pincode of Meyari?

The pincode of Meyari is 802217.

What is the population of Meyari?

Meyari had a total population of 1,343, including 723 males and 620 females.

How many households are there in Meyari?

Meyari had 183 households.

What is the literacy rate in Meyari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meyari was 70.96%. Male literacy was 81.62% and female literacy was 58.87%.