Narsanda Village - Chandi, Nalanda

Narsanda is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Narsanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narsanda is 244318. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 803110 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Narsanda

As per Census 2011, Narsanda village has a total population of 3,383 people, consisting of 1,755 males and 1,628 females. The village has 622 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 667 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,681 literate and 1,702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,383 1,755 1,628
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 667 346 321
Scheduled Castes (SC) 587 321 266
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 2 2
Literate Population 1,681 1,047 634
Illiterate Population 1,702 708 994

Nearby Villages of Narsanda

Narsanda 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Daulatpur MilkiWest1.05 km
BerhnaEast1.32 km
JagatpurSouth-East1.84 km
AmarEast2.13 km
KaithirNorth-West2.48 km
GonkuraWest2.49 km
TulshiSouth-West2.53 km
GangauraSouth2.57 km
Kalianpur BaliSouth-East2.60 km
MohsinpurSouth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narsanda

Narsanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murhari Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Narsanda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Narsanda is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narsanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narsanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Narsanda

Where is Narsanda located?

Narsanda village is located in Chandi Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narsanda?

Narsanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narsanda?

The pincode of Narsanda is 803110.

What is the population of Narsanda?

Narsanda has a total population of 3,383, including 1,755 males and 1,628 females.

How many households are there in Narsanda?

There are 622 households in Narsanda.

What is the literacy rate in Narsanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narsanda is 49.69%. Male literacy is 59.66% and female literacy is 38.94%.