Nathua - Marhaura, Saran

Nathua is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Salimapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nathua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathua is 233819. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nathua

According to the 2011 Census, Nathua village had a total population of 2,961 people, including 1,546 males and 1,415 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Nathua

Nathua 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 Nathua

Nathua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shilhauri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Nathua is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Nathua 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 Nathua

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

Health Facilities in Nathua

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

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