Sahmaura - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Sahmaura is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahmaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahmaura is 226533. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.91 hectares and falls under the 852129 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sahmaura

As per Census 2011, Sahmaura village has a total population of 2,578 people, consisting of 1,386 males and 1,192 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 534 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,127 literate and 1,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahmaura

Sahmaura 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 Sahmaura

Sahmaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simri Bhakhtiyarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Sahmaura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Sahmaura is about 35 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 Sahmaura

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

Health Facilities in Sahmaura

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

FAQs about Sahmaura