ARA, July 27 -- Jawainia, a remote village located 43 km northwest of the district headquarters, has unfortunately become a point of attraction - but for all the wrong reasons. The residents, grappling with ongoing loss and displacement, often break down in tears while recounting their stories of suffering. Political leaders from various parties have been visiting the village regularly. While some extend limited help, others offer only assurances. On Saturday, Ara MP Sudama Prasad also visited the village to assess the situation. Before his visit, the displaced villagers currently residing on the Damodarpur embankment raised key issues, including power outages during the night, inadequate sanitation facilities, and insufficient fodder for livestock. The MP assured them of prompt action. Satyendra Pandey, 38, a farmer and local resident, said that around 150 houses were washed away last year and about 70 more this year due to the river's erosion. He said his village has a population of nearly 10,000 to 12,000. Last year, his house, including a dalaan (veranda), spread across 1.5 bighas, was swallowed by the Ganges. This year, his orchard - also spread across 1.5 bighas - met the same fate. Satyendra's home was located in the 'Uttar Tola' (northern part) of the village, which is the most affected area. He received a compensation of only Rs.1.2 lakh, which he said was insufficient for a family of six - five brothers and their mother. Although the administration allotted them land near the embankment, local opposition has prevented them from taking possession. The family has now moved to Ara. Parmatma Yadav, another local, shared that his house, spread over 10 katthas, and farmland covering 2-3 bighas were also lost to the river. His family now lives under a polythene sheet on the Damodarpur embankment. With no land or home left, he is forced to work as a labourer to support his family. Santosh Thakur, 41, a farmer, said his house was earlier located far from the Ganges but was engulfed this year along with 10-12 bighas of his farmland. During the off-season, he works outside the state to support his family. He has sent his children to live with relatives and expressed uncertainty about what the future holds. He claimed that 200 to 250 houses have been submerged over the past few years. Kishun Yadav, 42, said his house and 4 bighas of land were swallowed by the Ganges. No assistance was provided, and his family is now living in an open field. Rahul Bhushan, the Assistant Disaster Management Officer of Bhojpur, stated that the district administration has arranged all necessary facilities for the affected people, who have been relocated to the Damodarpur embankment. Over 500 people have been shifted there, he said. Tents and polythene sheets have been distributed, a medical team and a free health camp have been set up, and veterinary doctors are available for livestock. A community kitchen is running, and the officer himself tasted the food on Friday, describing its quality as satisfactory. Ten pickup vans were used to transport household items to the embankment, with proper logbook entries. Two generators have been installed to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the night. Hand pumps and temporary washrooms have also been set up. Regarding compensation, Bhushan said that last year, 64 houses were lost to the Ganges. Of these, 59 families have received compensation, while the cases of the remaining five are under process. Land has been allotted to 29 affected families after proper identification....