Shaguni - Parsa, Saran

Shaguni is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Saguni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaguni is 234072. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.3 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Shaguni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amnour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shaguni

As per Census 2011, Shaguni village has a total population of 1,864 people, consisting of 973 males and 891 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 935 literate and 929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,864973891
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353189164
Scheduled Castes (SC)497248249
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19811
Literate Population935569366
Illiterate Population929404525

Nearby Villages of Shaguni

Shaguni 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)
SirampurNorth-East0.76 km
LalapurSouth-West0.80 km
UttampurSouth-East1.06 km
BazidpurNorth-West1.07 km
BedauliaEast1.19 km
Partap ChhapraSouth-West1.28 km
BabhangawanSouth-East1.75 km
ParsurampurEast1.89 km
BhagwanpurSouth1.95 km
BaksandaSouth-West2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shaguni

Shaguni 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 32.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Shaguni is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Shaguni is about 35 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 Shaguni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Shaguni

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

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

FAQs about Shaguni

Where is Shaguni located?

Shaguni village is located in Parsa Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shaguni?

The Gram Panchayat of Shaguni is Saguni.

What is the pincode of Shaguni?

The pincode of Shaguni is 841219.

What is the population of Shaguni?

Shaguni has a total population of 1,864, including 973 males and 891 females.

How many households are there in Shaguni?

There are 336 households in Shaguni.

What is the literacy rate in Shaguni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shaguni is 50.16%. Male literacy is 58.48% and female literacy is 41.08%.