Niu - Sheosagar, Rohtas

Niu is a village situated in the Sheosagar subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheosagar and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Nad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niu is 252197. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 821113 pincode. Sasaram is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Niu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chenari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sasaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Niu

According to the 2011 Census, Niu village had a total population of 595 people, including 305 males and 290 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 65.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Niu

Niu 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 Niu

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Niu. The nearest railway station is Kumahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasaram to Niu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niu

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

Health Facilities in Niu

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

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