Sahsaul - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Sahsaul is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Sahsaul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahsaul is 226543. The village covers a total geographical area of 1054.36 hectares and falls under the 852129 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Sahsaul

As per Census 2011, Sahsaul village has a total population of 11,415 people, consisting of 5,860 males and 5,555 females. The village has 2,374 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,600 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,999 literate and 7,416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,362 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahsaul

Sahsaul 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 Sahsaul

Sahsaul 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 125.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Sahsaul is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Sahsaul is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahsaul

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

Health Facilities in Sahsaul

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

FAQs about Sahsaul