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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahokarman village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 685 males and 605 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 75.41% and female literacy at 54.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sahokarman