Tahra - Maker, Saran

Tahra is a village situated in the Maker subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maker and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhatha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tahra is 234018. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 841215 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tahra

According to the 2011 Census, Tahra village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 850 males and 924 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.81%, with male literacy at 77.56% and female literacy at 53.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Tahra

Tahra 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 Tahra

Tahra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Tahra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Tahra is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tahra

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

Health Facilities in Tahra

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

FAQs about Tahra