Saraspur Village - Katigora, Cachar
Saraspur is a village situated in the Katigora subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 350 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katigora and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Rajyeswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraspur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraspur is 299016. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.41 hectares and falls under the 788115 pincode. Badarpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Saraspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katigorah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Saraspur
As per Census 2011, Saraspur village has a total population of 1,508 people, consisting of 770 males and 738 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 629 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saraspur are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,508 | 770 | 738 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 272 | 139 | 133 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 629 | 329 | 300 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 941 | 512 | 429 |
| Illiterate Population | 567 | 258 | 309 |
Nearby Villages of Saraspur
Saraspur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Saraspur
Saraspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Badarpur to Saraspur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Saraspur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Saraspur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saraspur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Saraspur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saraspur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Saraspur
Where is Saraspur located?
Saraspur village is located in Katigora Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Saraspur?
The Gram Panchayat of Saraspur is Rajyeswarpur.
What is the pincode of Saraspur?
The pincode of Saraspur is 788115.
What is the population of Saraspur?
Saraspur has a total population of 1,508, including 770 males and 738 females.
How many households are there in Saraspur?
There are 350 households in Saraspur.
What is the literacy rate in Saraspur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraspur is 62.40%. Male literacy is 66.49% and female literacy is 58.13%.