Sarkanda - Pirpainti, Bhagalpur

Sarkanda is a village situated in the Pirpainti subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirpainti and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bhagalpur. Pyalapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkanda is 239062. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 813209 pincode. Sahibganj (jharkhand) is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sarkanda

As per Census 2011, Sarkanda village has a total population of 127 people, consisting of 69 males and 58 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkanda

Sarkanda 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 Sarkanda

Sarkanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahibganj (jharkhand) to Sarkanda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhagalpur to Sarkanda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkanda

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

Health Facilities in Sarkanda

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

FAQs about Sarkanda