Methwalia - Chapra, Saran

Methwalia 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. Sandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Methwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Methwalia is 233644. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 841301 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Methwalia

As per Census 2011, Methwalia village has a total population of 1,980 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 953 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 1,141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Methwalia

Methwalia 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 Methwalia

Methwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri Jn., while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Methwalia

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

FAQs about Methwalia