Sahokarman - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Sahokarman is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Balar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahokarman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahokarman is 253153. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sahokarman

As per Census 2011, Sahokarman village has a total population of 1,290 people, consisting of 685 males and 605 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 613 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,290685605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254140114
Scheduled Castes (SC)477249228
Literate Population677411266
Illiterate Population613274339

Nearby Villages of Sahokarman

Sahokarman 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)
BadarpurSouth-East0.64 km
KanriNorth-West0.74 km
KumhainiEast1.05 km
MenghuaSouth1.11 km
PanarariaWest1.31 km
DeokuliNorth-East1.54 km
NizampurNorth-West1.62 km
PipraWest1.83 km
SimlaSouth-East1.84 km
PanrekarmanEast2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahokarman

Public transport in the Sahokarman is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Sahokarman is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sahokarman is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahokarman

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

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

Health Facilities in Sahokarman

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

Where is Sahokarman located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sahokarman?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahokarman is Balar.

What is the pincode of Sahokarman?

The pincode of Sahokarman is 824125.

What is the population of Sahokarman?

Sahokarman has a total population of 1,290, including 685 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Sahokarman?

There are 190 households in Sahokarman.

What is the literacy rate in Sahokarman?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahokarman is 52.48%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 43.97%.