Durgauli - Mashrakh, Saran

Durgauli is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Durgauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgauli is 232842. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Durgauli

According to the 2011 Census, Durgauli village had a total population of 2,634 people, including 1,290 males and 1,344 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.80%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 44.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgauli

Durgauli 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 Durgauli

Durgauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Durgauli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Durgauli is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgauli

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

Health Facilities in Durgauli

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

FAQs about Durgauli