Nautan - Marhaura, Saran

Nautan is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Nautan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nautan is 233873. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nautan

As per Census 2011, Nautan village has a total population of 3,391 people, consisting of 1,703 males and 1,688 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 660 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,633 literate and 1,758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 531 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nautan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3911,7031,688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)660341319
Scheduled Castes (SC)531262269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population1,633952681
Illiterate Population1,7587511,007

Nearby Villages of Nautan

Nautan 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)
JodhauliNorth0.95 km
KaranpuraWest1.46 km
DharampurSouth-West1.46 km
JamalpurNorth1.55 km
Dharampur JafarNorth-East1.65 km
Amnaur HarnarayanEast1.73 km
Khas PattiSouth1.95 km
KolhuaNorth-West2.08 km
BandeSouth-East2.19 km
JhakhraSouth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nautan

Nautan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Nautan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Nautan is about 30 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 Nautan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nautan

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

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

FAQs about Nautan

Where is Nautan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nautan?

Nautan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nautan?

The pincode of Nautan is 841419.

What is the population of Nautan?

Nautan has a total population of 3,391, including 1,703 males and 1,688 females.

How many households are there in Nautan?

There are 559 households in Nautan.

What is the literacy rate in Nautan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nautan is 48.16%. Male literacy is 55.90% and female literacy is 40.34%.