Shaho Bigha - Ghoshi, Jehanabad

Shaho Bigha is a village situated in the Ghoshi subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghoshi and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Sahobigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaho Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaho Bigha is 260435. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 804406 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shaho Bigha

As per Census 2011, Shaho Bigha village has a total population of 3,790 people, consisting of 1,974 males and 1,816 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 759 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,535 literate and 2,255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shaho Bigha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7901,9741,816
Child Population (0–6 yrs)759401358
Scheduled Castes (SC)620325295
Literate Population1,535987548
Illiterate Population2,2559871,268

Nearby Villages of Shaho Bigha

Shaho Bigha 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)
FaridpuraNorth-West1.28 km
DariapurNorth1.28 km
SakiyawanEast1.44 km
BakhraWest1.44 km
KarwaNorth-East1.77 km
NarmaSouth-East1.87 km
KureSouth-West2.21 km
GinjiNorth-East2.63 km
MirzapurEast2.68 km
KorraWest2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shaho Bigha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Shaho Bigha. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Shaho Bigha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shaho Bigha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Shaho Bigha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shaho Bigha

Where is Shaho Bigha located?

Shaho Bigha village is located in Ghoshi Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shaho Bigha?

The Gram Panchayat of Shaho Bigha is Sahobigha.

What is the pincode of Shaho Bigha?

The pincode of Shaho Bigha is 804406.

What is the population of Shaho Bigha?

Shaho Bigha has a total population of 3,790, including 1,974 males and 1,816 females.

How many households are there in Shaho Bigha?

There are 610 households in Shaho Bigha.

What is the literacy rate in Shaho Bigha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shaho Bigha is 40.50%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 30.18%.