Sarar - Barauli, Gopalganj

Sarar is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pipra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarar is 231095. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.2 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sarar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baikunthpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarar

According to the 2011 Census, Sarar village had a total population of 3,251 people, including 1,587 males and 1,664 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.20%, with male literacy at 64.31% and female literacy at 46.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sarar

Sarar 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 Sarar

Sarar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Sarar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Sarar is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarar

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

Health Facilities in Sarar

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

FAQs about Sarar