Sahwara - Tikari, Gaya

Sahwara is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahwara is 254726. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sahwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahwara

According to the 2011 Census, Sahwara village had a total population of 942 people, including 484 males and 458 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 69.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahwara

Sahwara 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 Sahwara

Sahwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Sahwara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sahwara is about 35 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 Sahwara

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

Health Facilities in Sahwara

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

FAQs about Sahwara