Sahit - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Sahit is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sahit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahit is 236977. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sahit

As per Census 2011, Sahit village has a total population of 13,554 people, consisting of 7,224 males and 6,330 females. The village has 2,640 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,045 literate and 5,509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,874 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahit

Sahit 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 Sahit

Sahit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyapatinagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Sahit is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Sahit is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahit

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

Health Facilities in Sahit

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

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