Sirhari - Islampur, Nalanda

Sirhari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Aatama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirhari is 244917. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sirhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sirhari village had a total population of 1,945 people, including 1,007 males and 938 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.49%, with male literacy at 56.54% and female literacy at 31.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirhari

Sirhari 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 Sirhari

Sirhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sirhari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Sirhari is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirhari

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

Health Facilities in Sirhari

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

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