Sakhara - Dehri, Rohtas

Sakhara is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Mathuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhara is 252567. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 821305 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sakhara

As per Census 2011, Sakhara village has a total population of 5,820 people, consisting of 3,045 males and 2,775 females. The village has 960 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 907 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,712 literate and 2,108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,498 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhara

Sakhara 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 Sakhara

Sakhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehri On Sone, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Sakhara is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Sakhara is about 16 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 Sakhara

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

Health Facilities in Sakhara

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

FAQs about Sakhara