Sakhnauli - Dariapur, Saran

Sakhnauli is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sajuannupur Matihar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhnauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhnauli is 234182. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 841222 pincode. Dighwara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sakhnauli

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhnauli village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 769 males and 758 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 79.72% and female literacy at 54.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,527769758
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251133118
Scheduled Castes (SC)241212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population854507347
Illiterate Population673262411

Nearby Villages of Sakhnauli

Sakhnauli 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)
KhanpurSouth-East0.45 km
Fatehpur ChainNorth-West1.06 km
KhajautaNorth-East1.31 km
KamalpurSouth-West1.38 km
PartappurSouth-West1.86 km
Dhanauti SultanpurNorth1.88 km
AdmapurSouth1.88 km
RanipurSouth1.92 km
RahimapurWest2.29 km
ChhotamiSouth-West2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakhnauli

Sakhnauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Awatar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dighwara to Sakhnauli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sakhnauli is about 34 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 Sakhnauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sakhnauli

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

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

FAQs about Sakhnauli

Where is Sakhnauli located?

Sakhnauli village is located in Dariapur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sakhnauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakhnauli is Sajuannupur Matihar.

What is the pincode of Sakhnauli?

The pincode of Sakhnauli is 841222.

What is the population of Sakhnauli?

Sakhnauli had a total population of 1,527, including 769 males and 758 females.

How many households are there in Sakhnauli?

Sakhnauli had 234 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sakhnauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakhnauli was 66.93%. Male literacy was 79.72% and female literacy was 54.22%.