Sahru - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Sahru is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ranna Dahiyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahru is 236387. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sahru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Warisnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahru

As per Census 2011, Sahru village has a total population of 2,668 people, consisting of 1,418 males and 1,250 females. The village has 565 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,334 literate and 1,334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6681,4181,250
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471270201
Scheduled Castes (SC)914546
Literate Population1,334849485
Illiterate Population1,334569765

Nearby Villages of Sahru

Sahru 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)
DahiarSouth1.12 km
RannaSouth1.79 km
ChhatauniWest1.83 km
BorSouth-West2.13 km
MaheshwaraWest2.21 km
SarhilaSouth2.44 km
ParsaSouth-East2.57 km
AkhtwaraSouth-West2.81 km
BoranSouth3.16 km
Siripur Tola BhajrahiaSouth-East3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahru

Sahru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambhaddarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Sahru is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Sahru 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 Sahru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sahru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sahru

Where is Sahru located?

Sahru village is located in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahru?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahru is Ranna Dahiyar.

What is the pincode of Sahru?

The pincode of Sahru is 848117.

What is the population of Sahru?

Sahru has a total population of 2,668, including 1,418 males and 1,250 females.

How many households are there in Sahru?

There are 565 households in Sahru.

What is the literacy rate in Sahru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahru is 50.00%. Male literacy is 59.87% and female literacy is 38.80%.