Somgarh - Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur

Somgarh is a village situated in the Sahebganj subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebganj and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Bishunpur Kalyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somgarh is 228006. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 843125 pincode. Sahebganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Somgarh

As per Census 2011, Somgarh village has a total population of 1,837 people, consisting of 965 males and 872 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,088 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somgarh

Somgarh 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 Somgarh

Somgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mehsi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahebganj to Somgarh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Somgarh is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somgarh

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

Health Facilities in Somgarh

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

FAQs about Somgarh