Saur - Warisaliganj, Nawada

Saur is a village situated in the Warisaliganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisaliganj and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Saur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saur is 257570. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 805130 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Saur

As per Census 2011, Saur village has a total population of 3,103 people, consisting of 1,566 males and 1,537 females. The village has 504 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 470 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,719 literate and 1,384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1031,5661,537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)470232238
Scheduled Castes (SC)425218207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,7191,008711
Illiterate Population1,384558826

Nearby Villages of Saur

Saur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajapurNorth-East1.03 km
PachwaraSouth-East1.50 km
DaulatpurNorth1.57 km
KumbhiSouth-West1.64 km
JalalpurNorth-West2.00 km
Murgia ChakNorth-West2.14 km
DariapurEast2.53 km
HemdaSouth-East2.55 km
Dhobi BighaNorth-West2.74 km
SikandaraSouth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saur

Saur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Saur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Saur is about 24 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 Saur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saur

Where is Saur located?

Saur village is located in Warisaliganj Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saur?

Saur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saur?

The pincode of Saur is 805130.

What is the population of Saur?

Saur has a total population of 3,103, including 1,566 males and 1,537 females.

How many households are there in Saur?

There are 504 households in Saur.

What is the literacy rate in Saur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saur is 55.40%. Male literacy is 64.37% and female literacy is 46.26%.