Sauna Village - Goriakothi, Siwan

Sauna is a village situated in the Goriakothi subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goriakothi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauna is 231593. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 841434 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sauna

As per Census 2011, Sauna village has a total population of 1,629 people, consisting of 821 males and 808 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,629 821 808
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 251 131 120
Scheduled Castes (SC) 174 87 87
Literate Population 870 518 352
Illiterate Population 759 303 456

Nearby Villages of Sauna

Sauna 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
IndauliNorth-East0.83 km
MarachiNorth1.52 km
SikatiaEast1.70 km
Siktia KhapNorth-East1.78 km
Gorea KothiNorth-West1.86 km
DudhraSouth2.04 km
MirzapurNorth-West2.25 km
Goria KothiWest2.47 km
HarpurSouth-West2.54 km
DumraEast2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sauna

Sauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Kishor Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Sauna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sauna

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

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

Health Facilities in Sauna

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

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

FAQs about Sauna

Where is Sauna located?

Sauna village is located in Goriakothi Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sauna?

The Gram Panchayat of Sauna is Harpur.

What is the pincode of Sauna?

The pincode of Sauna is 841434.

What is the population of Sauna?

Sauna has a total population of 1,629, including 821 males and 808 females.

How many households are there in Sauna?

There are 264 households in Sauna.

What is the literacy rate in Sauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sauna is 53.41%. Male literacy is 63.09% and female literacy is 43.56%.