Sarthua - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Sarthua is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Chiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarthua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarthua is 260587. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sarthua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Sarthua

According to the 2011 Census, Sarthua village had a total population of 2,450 people, including 1,243 males and 1,207 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.48%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarthua

Sarthua 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 Sarthua

Sarthua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Sarthua is about 20 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 Sarthua

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

Health Facilities in Sarthua

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

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