Mehrauli - Chapra, Saran

Mehrauli is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhairopur Nizamat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehrauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehrauli is 233690. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mehrauli 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 Mehrauli

As per Census 2011, Mehrauli village has a total population of 1,879 people, consisting of 1,002 males and 877 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,061 literate and 818 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehrauli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8791,002877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)336175161
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Literate Population1,061668393
Illiterate Population818334484

Nearby Villages of Mehrauli

Mehrauli 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)
DaftarpurNorth0.76 km
Chak HajiNorth-West1.81 km
Chak JamaliNorth-West1.94 km
Manupur JahangirNorth2.34 km
Raipur BingawanSouth-West2.50 km
Manupur ManjhanNorth2.57 km
ChirandWest2.74 km
Haldi ChhapraSouth-East2.77 km
Phul ChakNorth-West2.79 km
DumriNorth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehrauli

Public transport in the Mehrauli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumri Juara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Mehrauli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Mehrauli is about 17 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 Mehrauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mehrauli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mehrauli

Where is Mehrauli located?

Mehrauli village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehrauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehrauli is Bhairopur Nizamat.

What is the pincode of Mehrauli?

The pincode of Mehrauli is 841211.

What is the population of Mehrauli?

Mehrauli has a total population of 1,879, including 1,002 males and 877 females.

How many households are there in Mehrauli?

There are 307 households in Mehrauli.

What is the literacy rate in Mehrauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehrauli is 56.47%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 44.81%.