Saharsa - Goh, Aurangabad

Saharsa is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Hasampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharsa is 252941. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Saharsa

As per Census 2011, Saharsa village has a total population of 1,393 people, consisting of 763 males and 630 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,393763630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243139104
Scheduled Castes (SC)284157127
Literate Population849492357
Illiterate Population544271273

Nearby Villages of Saharsa

Saharsa 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)
KhairaSouth-West0.91 km
HunrrahiSouth1.21 km
SaidrampurNorth1.46 km
BasawanpurSouth-East1.54 km
Baso BigahaWest1.60 km
SonariNorth-East1.91 km
KoniNorth2.24 km
UpahraNorth-West2.63 km
BelauraNorth-West2.69 km
ArandaSouth-West2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saharsa

Public transport in the Saharsa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Saharsa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Saharsa is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saharsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Saharsa

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

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

FAQs about Saharsa

Where is Saharsa located?

Saharsa village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saharsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Saharsa is Hasampur.

What is the pincode of Saharsa?

The pincode of Saharsa is 824203.

What is the population of Saharsa?

Saharsa has a total population of 1,393, including 763 males and 630 females.

How many households are there in Saharsa?

There are 202 households in Saharsa.

What is the literacy rate in Saharsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saharsa is 60.95%. Male literacy is 64.48% and female literacy is 56.67%.