Saksohara - Belchhi, Patna

Saksohara is a village situated in the Belchhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belchhi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Saksohara West serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saksohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saksohara is 246387. The village covers a total geographical area of 1140 hectares and falls under the 803213 pincode. Barh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Saksohara

As per Census 2011, Saksohara village has a total population of 13,247 people, consisting of 7,005 males and 6,242 females. The village has 2,053 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,521 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,190 literate and 7,057 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,022 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,2477,0056,242
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,5211,2961,225
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0221,043979
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population6,1903,8602,330
Illiterate Population7,0573,1453,912

Nearby Villages of Saksohara

Saksohara 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)
Mahmuda SaksohraEast1.78 km
MirzapurSouth2.04 km
Bhikhu ChakWest2.31 km
Madan ChakSouth-East2.45 km
KisunpurNorth-West2.69 km
Az-rakbe SaksoharaWest2.74 km
Gopai ChakEast2.83 km
TajnipurSouth2.87 km
BelchhiWest3.01 km
RajupurSouth-East3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saksohara

Public transport in the Saksohara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achuara Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barh to Saksohara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Saksohara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saksohara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saksohara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saksohara

Where is Saksohara located?

Saksohara village is located in Belchhi Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saksohara?

The Gram Panchayat of Saksohara is Saksohara West.

What is the pincode of Saksohara?

The pincode of Saksohara is 803213.

What is the population of Saksohara?

Saksohara has a total population of 13,247, including 7,005 males and 6,242 females.

How many households are there in Saksohara?

There are 2,053 households in Saksohara.

What is the literacy rate in Saksohara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saksohara is 46.73%. Male literacy is 55.10% and female literacy is 37.33%.