Nautan - Ekma, Saran

Nautan is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Mane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nautan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nautan is 233340. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 841208 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Nautan

According to the 2011 Census, Nautan village had a total population of 3,938 people, including 2,001 males and 1,937 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.04%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Nautan

Nautan 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 Nautan

Nautan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Nautan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Nautan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nautan

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

Health Facilities in Nautan

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

FAQs about Nautan