Meghpur - Sursand, Sitamarhi
Meghpur is a village situated in the Sursand subdivision of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sursand and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sitamarhi. Dadhawari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghpur is 219247. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.4 hectares and falls under the 843331 pincode. Sitamarhi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Meghpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Meghpur
As per Census 2011, Meghpur village has a total population of 4,559 people, consisting of 2,404 males and 2,155 females. The village has 1,026 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 805 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,227 literate and 2,332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meghpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,559 | 2,404 | 2,155 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 805 | 445 | 360 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 566 | 306 | 260 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,227 | 1,290 | 937 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,332 | 1,114 | 1,218 |
Nearby Villages of Meghpur
Meghpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Meghpur
Meghpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamarhi to Meghpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meghpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meghpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Meghpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meghpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Meghpur
Where is Meghpur located?
Meghpur village is located in Sursand Subdivision, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meghpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Meghpur is Dadhawari.
What is the pincode of Meghpur?
The pincode of Meghpur is 843331.
What is the population of Meghpur?
Meghpur has a total population of 4,559, including 2,404 males and 2,155 females.
How many households are there in Meghpur?
There are 1,026 households in Meghpur.
What is the literacy rate in Meghpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meghpur is 48.85%. Male literacy is 53.66% and female literacy is 43.48%.