Sahwa - Ishupur, Saran

Sahwa is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sahwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahwa is 233089. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sahwa village had a total population of 5,872 people, including 2,941 males and 2,931 females, living in 908 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.06%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahwa

Sahwa 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 Sahwa

Sahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sahwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sahwa is about 33 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 Sahwa

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

Health Facilities in Sahwa

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

FAQs about Sahwa