Sahsaram - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Sahsaram is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhairoganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahsaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahsaram is 216856. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.1 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sahsaram

According to the 2011 Census, Sahsaram village had a total population of 2,334 people, including 1,249 males and 1,085 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.81%, with male literacy at 69.99% and female literacy at 37.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahsaram

Sahsaram 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 Sahsaram

Public transport in the Sahsaram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Sahsaram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sahsaram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahsaram

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

Health Facilities in Sahsaram

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

FAQs about Sahsaram