Sutihar - Dariapur, Saran

Sutihar is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sutihar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sutihar is 234133. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 841222 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sutihar

As per Census 2011, Sutihar village has a total population of 13,009 people, consisting of 6,561 males and 6,448 females. The village has 2,043 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,783 literate and 7,226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 672 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,0096,5616,448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,5131,2821,231
Scheduled Castes (SC)672340332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623329
Literate Population5,7833,4872,296
Illiterate Population7,2263,0744,152

Nearby Villages of Sutihar

Sutihar 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)
KhirkiaNorth-East1.52 km
DerniSouth1.71 km
SultanpurEast1.86 km
BhetwaliaSouth-East1.87 km
Patti SitalNorth1.90 km
BajarahaNorth-West2.04 km
NawadaNorth-West2.15 km
Hakar PattiEast2.32 km
JitwarpurEast2.74 km
GanguiNorth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sutihar

Sutihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Awatar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sutihar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sutihar is about 36 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 Sutihar

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

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

Health Facilities in Sutihar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sutihar

Where is Sutihar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sutihar?

Sutihar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sutihar?

The pincode of Sutihar is 841222.

What is the population of Sutihar?

Sutihar has a total population of 13,009, including 6,561 males and 6,448 females.

How many households are there in Sutihar?

There are 2,043 households in Sutihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sutihar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sutihar is 44.45%. Male literacy is 53.15% and female literacy is 35.61%.