Dahiawan - Chapra, Saran

Dahiawan is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 1 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahiawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahiawan is 233613. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 841301 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dahiawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chapra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahiawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dahiawan village had a total population of 5,951 people, including 3,162 males and 2,789 females, living in 1,031 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.75%, with male literacy at 94.88% and female literacy at 90.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahiawan

Dahiawan 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 Dahiawan

Dahiawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri Jn., while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dahiawan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dahiawan is about 1 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahiawan

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

Health Facilities in Dahiawan

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

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