Anhar - Suryapura, Rohtas

Anhar is a village situated in the Suryapura subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suryapura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Siobahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anhar is 251149. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.1 hectares and falls under the 802221 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Anhar

According to the 2011 Census, Anhar village had a total population of 982 people, including 523 males and 459 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.26%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 66.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population982523459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488365
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population661399262
Illiterate Population321124197

Nearby Villages of Anhar

Anhar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AtrauliyaWest0.62 km
BahrarSouth0.84 km
NimaNorth0.88 km
KarmaEast1.12 km
Hunka DihNorth1.15 km
KawaiWest1.16 km
Digar MajhauliNorth-West1.38 km
MangitpurSouth1.70 km
MoraunaSouth-East1.74 km
Gosal DihNorth1.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anhar

Anhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Anhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Anhar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Anhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Anhar

Where is Anhar located?

Anhar village is located in Suryapura Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Anhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Anhar is Siobahar.

What is the pincode of Anhar?

The pincode of Anhar is 802221.

What is the population of Anhar?

Anhar had a total population of 982, including 523 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Anhar?

Anhar had 169 households.

What is the literacy rate in Anhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anhar was 79.26%. Male literacy was 90.68% and female literacy was 66.50%.