Sarbahda - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Sarbahda is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sarbahda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarbahda is 255072. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sarbahda

As per Census 2011, Sarbahda village has a total population of 5,852 people, consisting of 2,987 males and 2,865 females. The village has 876 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 908 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,290 literate and 2,562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 866 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8522,9872,865
Child Population (0–6 yrs)908431477
Scheduled Castes (SC)866460406
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population3,2901,9121,378
Illiterate Population2,5621,0751,487

Nearby Villages of Sarbahda

Sarbahda 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)
PanahriNorth-West1.59 km
KewaliNorth-East1.90 km
SaifabadEast2.09 km
LaliariNorth2.10 km
SimraukaNorth2.14 km
KhudaiSouth2.16 km
HemaraWest2.33 km
SaindihNorth-West2.49 km
BaliariNorth-West2.84 km
WairaNorth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarbahda

Sarbahda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Sarbahda is about 33 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 Sarbahda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarbahda

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

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

FAQs about Sarbahda

Where is Sarbahda located?

Sarbahda village is located in Khizirsarai Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarbahda?

Sarbahda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarbahda?

The pincode of Sarbahda is 824233.

What is the population of Sarbahda?

Sarbahda has a total population of 5,852, including 2,987 males and 2,865 females.

How many households are there in Sarbahda?

There are 876 households in Sarbahda.

What is the literacy rate in Sarbahda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarbahda is 56.22%. Male literacy is 64.01% and female literacy is 48.10%.