Sabdal - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Sabdal is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Itar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sabdal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sabdal is 253017. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sabdal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Sabdal

According to the 2011 Census, Sabdal village had a total population of 652 people, including 329 males and 323 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.64%, with male literacy at 86.43% and female literacy at 66.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population652329323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1044955
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206357
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population420242178
Illiterate Population23287145

Nearby Villages of Sabdal

Sabdal 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)
Narhi PirhiEast1.18 km
PatkhaulSouth-East1.52 km
KalenNorth1.58 km
KusmiSouth2.22 km
SagarpurNorth-West2.45 km
BankaSouth-East2.62 km
BharthipurNorth-East2.74 km
BhaduaWest2.76 km
PauthuEast2.92 km
HarbansaSouth3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sabdal

Sabdal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Sabdal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sabdal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sabdal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sabdal 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 Sabdal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sabdal 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Sabdal

Where is Sabdal located?

Sabdal village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sabdal?

The Gram Panchayat of Sabdal is Itar.

What is the pincode of Sabdal?

The pincode of Sabdal is 824125.

What is the population of Sabdal?

Sabdal had a total population of 652, including 329 males and 323 females.

How many households are there in Sabdal?

Sabdal had 124 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sabdal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sabdal was 76.64%. Male literacy was 86.43% and female literacy was 66.42%.