Tilai - Sanjhauli, Rohtas

Tilai is a village situated in the Sanjhauli subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sanjhauli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Chandi English serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilai is 251530. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.2 hectares and falls under the 802220 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tilai

According to the 2011 Census, Tilai village had a total population of 2,701 people, including 1,428 males and 1,273 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilai

Tilai 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 Tilai

Tilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Tilai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Tilai is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilai

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

Health Facilities in Tilai

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

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