Sahawa

Sahawa is a village located in Purnia East subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Purnia East (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Gaura is the gram panchayat of Sahawa village.

Sahawa has its own place in the vibrant Purnia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sahawa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahawa is 223541. The village spans a total geographical area of 121 hectares. Purnia is nearest town to Sahawa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Sahawa

Below is a concise population overview of Sahawa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 530 273 257
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 113 52 61
Scheduled Castes (SC) 173 92 81
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 158 77 81
Literate Population 198 130 68
Illiterate Population 332 143 189

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sahawa village:

  • The total population of Sahawa village is around 530, including approximately 273 males and 257 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 113 children aged 0–6 years in Sahawa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sahawa village has 173 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 158 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sahawa village is about 37.36%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 26.46%.
  • There are around 106 households in Sahawa village.

Connectivity of Sahawa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sahawa. As per the 2011 stats, Sahawa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sahawa

Knowing the nearby villages of Sahawa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sahawa.

Majhwa Maheshpur Isruil Kalsarkismat Biru Barhampur Rasulpur Sadhauli Khurd Sara Bathana Phul Banaili Banaili

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahawa

Where is Sahawa located?
Sahawa village is situated in Purnia East Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sahawa?
The Gram Panchayat of Sahawa is Gaura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sahawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sahawa is 530, with 273 males and 257 females.
How many households are there in Sahawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sahawa village has a total of 106 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sahawa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sahawa is 37.36%. The male literacy rate is 47.62%, while the female literacy rate is 26.46%.