Saraia - Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai

Saraia is a village situated in the Sahebpur Kamal subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebpur Kamal and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Rahua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraia is 238287. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 851211 pincode. Khagaria is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Saraia

As per Census 2011, Saraia village has a total population of 1,021 people, consisting of 568 males and 453 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 797 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 610 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,021568453
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1658877
Scheduled Castes (SC)562729
Literate Population610390220
Illiterate Population411178233

Nearby Villages of Saraia

Saraia 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Harbal ChakSouth-East1.24 km
KalyanpurEast1.28 km
Achhe ChakSouth-East1.71 km
Shahpur KamalSouth-West2.18 km
ChaukiNorth-West2.39 km
Raghunathpur KarariNorth-East2.40 km
SabdalpurSouth-East2.54 km
Siri ChandpurEast2.64 km
SandalpurSouth3.22 km
PachmirSouth-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saraia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Saraia. The nearest railway station is Sahibpur Kamal Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khagaria to Saraia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Saraia is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Saraia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saraia

Where is Saraia located?

Saraia village is located in Sahebpur Kamal Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saraia?

The Gram Panchayat of Saraia is Rahua.

What is the pincode of Saraia?

The pincode of Saraia is 851211.

What is the population of Saraia?

Saraia has a total population of 1,021, including 568 males and 453 females.

How many households are there in Saraia?

There are 183 households in Saraia.

What is the literacy rate in Saraia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraia is 59.75%. Male literacy is 68.66% and female literacy is 48.57%.