Awari - Marhaura, Saran

Awari is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Awari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awari is 233824. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Awari

According to the 2011 Census, Awari village had a total population of 4,614 people, including 2,375 males and 2,239 females, living in 763 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.69%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 591.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6142,3752,239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)845448397
Scheduled Castes (SC)591309282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,7021,6191,083
Illiterate Population1,9127561,156

Nearby Villages of Awari

Awari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SilhauriSouth-East1.58 km
LeruaSouth-West1.63 km
SemarahiaNorth1.75 km
AsawnNorth-West1.94 km
NathuaWest2.11 km
TejpurwaSouth2.49 km
AtaSouth-East2.55 km
TenuaWest2.85 km
Marhaura ChattisSouth-East3.00 km
NipanianNorth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Awari

Awari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Awari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Awari is about 28 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 Awari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Awari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Awari

Where is Awari located?

Awari village is located in Marhaura Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Awari?

Awari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Awari?

The pincode of Awari is 841419.

What is the population of Awari?

Awari had a total population of 4,614, including 2,375 males and 2,239 females.

How many households are there in Awari?

Awari had 763 households.

What is the literacy rate in Awari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awari was 71.69%. Male literacy was 84.02% and female literacy was 58.79%.