Singthu - Bihar, Nalanda

Singthu is a village situated in the Bihar subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Singthu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singthu is 244605. The village covers a total geographical area of 512 hectares and falls under the 803216 pincode. Biharsharif is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Singthu

As per Census 2011, Singthu village has a total population of 4,189 people, consisting of 2,125 males and 2,064 females. The village has 794 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 786 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,922 literate and 2,267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 785 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singthu

Singthu 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 Singthu

Singthu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tungi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biharsharif to Singthu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singthu

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

Health Facilities in Singthu

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

FAQs about Singthu