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

As per Census 2011, Nautan village has a total population of 3,938 people, consisting of 2,001 males and 1,937 females. The village has 652 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 626 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,386 literate and 1,552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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