Onama - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Onama is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Onama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Onama is 243892. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Onama

As per Census 2011, Onama village has a total population of 3,699 people, consisting of 1,872 males and 1,827 females. The village has 592 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 616 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,265 literate and 1,434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6991,8721,827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)616314302
Scheduled Castes (SC)500249251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,2651,2631,002
Illiterate Population1,434609825

Nearby Villages of Onama

Onama 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)
Subhanpur Kaseri ChakEast1.99 km
Samas KhurdNorth-West2.25 km
AsthanaWest2.37 km
DariyachakNorth2.56 km
AmbariSouth-West2.62 km
Khalil ChakNorth-East2.69 km
ChhemanSouth2.76 km
BelawSouth-East2.81 km
Ahmadpur ChhemaSouth-East2.85 km
Jahangirpur Urf MadhepurEast2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Onama

Onama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Barbigha to Onama is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Onama is about 24 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 Onama

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

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

Health Facilities in Onama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Onama

Where is Onama located?

Onama village is located in Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Onama?

Onama is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Onama?

The pincode of Onama is 811101.

What is the population of Onama?

Onama has a total population of 3,699, including 1,872 males and 1,827 females.

How many households are there in Onama?

There are 592 households in Onama.

What is the literacy rate in Onama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Onama is 61.23%. Male literacy is 67.47% and female literacy is 54.84%.