Sakhwa - Bithan, Samastipur

Sakhwa is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sakhwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhwa is 237349. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.8 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sakhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhwa village had a total population of 3,684 people, including 1,963 males and 1,721 females, living in 687 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.55%, with male literacy at 60.96% and female literacy at 36.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 957.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhwa

Sakhwa 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 Sakhwa

Sakhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Sakhwa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Sakhwa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhwa

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

Health Facilities in Sakhwa

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

FAQs about Sakhwa