Saunja - Sheosagar, Rohtas

Saunja is a village situated in the Sheosagar subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheosagar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Raipur Chor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saunja is 252230. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 821113 pincode. Sasaram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Saunja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Saunja

According to the 2011 Census, Saunja village had a total population of 592 people, including 285 males and 307 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.58%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 62.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Saunja

Saunja 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 Saunja

Saunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Saunja

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

Health Facilities in Saunja

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

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