Sarsiwan

Sarsiwan is a village located in Arrah subdivision of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 15km away from Arrah, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sarsiwan village. As per 2009 stats, Basantpur is the gram panchayat of Sarsiwan village.

Sarsiwan has its own place in the vibrant Bhojpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sarsiwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarsiwan is 246725. The village spans a total geographical area of 82 hectares. Arrah is nearest town to Sarsiwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Sarsiwan

Below is a concise population overview of Sarsiwan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,705 896 809
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 270 140 130
Scheduled Castes (SC) 180 98 82
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 27 14 13
Literate Population 1,066 655 411
Illiterate Population 639 241 398

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sarsiwan village:

  • The total population of Sarsiwan village is around 1,705, including approximately 896 males and 809 females, with a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 270 children aged 0–6 years in Sarsiwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sarsiwan village has 180 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 27 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sarsiwan village is about 62.52%, with male literacy at 73.10% and female literacy at 50.80%.
  • There are around 243 households in Sarsiwan village.

Connectivity of Sarsiwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarsiwan. As per the 2011 stats, Sarsiwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sarsiwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Sarsiwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarsiwan.

Bakharia Sakatpura Mainpura Sukulpur Dariapur Basantpur Bela Rampur Mathia Gheghta Mahkampur Bara

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarsiwan

Where is Sarsiwan located?
Sarsiwan village is situated in Arrah Subdivision, within the Bhojpur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sarsiwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sarsiwan is Basantpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sarsiwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sarsiwan is 1,705, with 896 males and 809 females.
How many households are there in Sarsiwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sarsiwan village has a total of 243 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sarsiwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sarsiwan is 62.52%. The male literacy rate is 73.10%, while the female literacy rate is 50.80%.