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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Onama

According to the 2011 Census, Onama village had a total population of 3,699 people, including 1,872 males and 1,827 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 65.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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