Sarawak - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Sarawak is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chew serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarawak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarawak is 253161. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sarawak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarawak

As per Census 2011, Sarawak village has a total population of 1,858 people, consisting of 1,023 males and 835 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 910 literate and 948 illiterate residents. Additionally, 765 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarawak

Sarawak 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 Sarawak

Sarawak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Sarawak is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sarawak 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 Sarawak

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

Health Facilities in Sarawak

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

FAQs about Sarawak