Sarhila - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Sarhila is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Parsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarhila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarhila is 236389. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sarhila 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 Sarhila

As per Census 2011, Sarhila village has a total population of 1,905 people, consisting of 1,039 males and 866 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 989 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9051,039866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)305168137
Literate Population916598318
Illiterate Population989441548

Nearby Villages of Sarhila

Sarhila 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)
ParsaNorth-East0.94 km
BoranSouth-West1.02 km
DahiarNorth1.32 km
RannaNorth-West1.48 km
KhanpurSouth-East1.53 km
Siripur Tola BhajrahiaEast1.80 km
AkhtwaraWest2.00 km
NarsinghaSouth-West2.07 km
KharsamSouth-East2.11 km
ParwanaSouth2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarhila

Sarhila 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 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Sarhila is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Sarhila is about 33 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 Sarhila

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarhila

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

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

FAQs about Sarhila

Where is Sarhila located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sarhila?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarhila is Parsa.

What is the pincode of Sarhila?

The pincode of Sarhila is 848117.

What is the population of Sarhila?

Sarhila has a total population of 1,905, including 1,039 males and 866 females.

How many households are there in Sarhila?

There are 387 households in Sarhila.

What is the literacy rate in Sarhila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarhila is 48.08%. Male literacy is 57.56% and female literacy is 36.72%.