Sahar - Madhwapur, Madhubani

Sahar is a village situated in the Madhwapur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhwapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sahar North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahar is 219822. The village covers a total geographical area of 1127 hectares and falls under the 847308 pincode. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sahar

According to the 2011 Census, Sahar village had a total population of 14,368 people, including 7,463 males and 6,905 females, living in 2,833 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 53.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,732.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahar

Sahar 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 Sahar

Sahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandauna Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janakpur Road to Sahar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Sahar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahar

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

Health Facilities in Sahar

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

FAQs about Sahar