Silhauri - Marhaura, Saran

Silhauri is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Shilhauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silhauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silhauri is 233825. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Silhauri

According to the 2011 Census, Silhauri village had a total population of 5,315 people, including 2,802 males and 2,513 females, living in 780 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.74%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 55.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Silhauri

Silhauri 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 Silhauri

Silhauri 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 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Silhauri is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Silhauri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silhauri

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

Health Facilities in Silhauri

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

FAQs about Silhauri