Mehian - Chapra, Saran

Mehian is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Purvi Telpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehian is 233616. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mehian 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 Mehian

According to the 2011 Census, Mehian village had a total population of 3,079 people, including 1,612 males and 1,467 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.04%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 59.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 960.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehian

Mehian 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 Mehian

Mehian 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 53.8 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Mehian

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

Health Facilities in Mehian

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

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