Sukhchain - Islampur, Nalanda

Sukhchain is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Beshwak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhchain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhchain is 244904. The village covers a total geographical area of 24 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sukhchain

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhchain village had a total population of 101 people, including 49 males and 52 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.95%, with male literacy at 95.35% and female literacy at 76.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhchain

Sukhchain 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 Sukhchain

Sukhchain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sukhchain is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Sukhchain is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhchain

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

Health Facilities in Sukhchain

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

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