Sakhua - Laukahi, Madhubani

Sakhua is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Belahi Bhawanipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhua is 220076. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.7 hectares and falls under the 847232 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sakhua

As per Census 2011, Sakhua village has a total population of 2,553 people, consisting of 1,323 males and 1,230 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 519 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,255 literate and 1,298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhua

Sakhua 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 Sakhua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sakhua. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nirmali to Sakhua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Sakhua is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhua

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

Health Facilities in Sakhua

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

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