Asawn - Marhaura, Saran

Asawn is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Awari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asawn village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawn is 233822. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Asawn

According to the 2011 Census, Asawn village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 942 males and 810 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 72.89% and female literacy at 46.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Asawn

Asawn 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 Asawn

Asawn is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Terha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Asawn is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Asawn 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 Asawn

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

Health Facilities in Asawn

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

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