Sundar - Mashrakh, Saran

Sundar is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chand Kudariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundar is 232812. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Sundar

According to the 2011 Census, Sundar village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,061 males and 1,060 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.12%, with male literacy at 60.44% and female literacy at 39.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundar

Sundar 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 Sundar

Sundar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alehpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sundar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sundar is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundar

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

Health Facilities in Sundar

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

FAQs about Sundar