Edilpur - Dariapur, Saran

Edilpur is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Barwe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edilpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edilpur is 234288. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 841217 pincode. Sonepur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Edilpur

According to the 2011 Census, Edilpur village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 602 males and 609 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.32%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 47.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Edilpur

Edilpur 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 Edilpur

Edilpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayagaon, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonepur to Edilpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Edilpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edilpur

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

Health Facilities in Edilpur

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

FAQs about Edilpur