Mauna - Chapra, Saran

Mauna is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 3 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sherpur Gheghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mauna is 233614. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 841301 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mauna

According to the 2011 Census, Mauna village had a total population of 5,835 people, including 3,109 males and 2,726 females, living in 867 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.61%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 54.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Mauna

Mauna 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 Mauna

Mauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Mauna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Mauna is about 3 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mauna

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

Health Facilities in Mauna

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

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