Sumbha - Kashi Chak, Nawada

Sumbha is a village situated in the Kashi Chak subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashi Chak and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Birnanwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumbha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumbha is 257650. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 805113 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sumbha

According to the 2011 Census, Sumbha village had a total population of 537 people, including 278 males and 259 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 56.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumbha

Sumbha 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 Sumbha

Sumbha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashi Chak, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Sumbha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Sumbha is about 40 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 Sumbha

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

Health Facilities in Sumbha

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

FAQs about Sumbha