Sarfara - Barauli, Gopalganj

Sarfara 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. Sarafra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarfara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarfara is 231097. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sarfara

According to the 2011 Census, Sarfara village had a total population of 5,080 people, including 2,448 males and 2,632 females, living in 963 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.17%, with male literacy at 71.46% and female literacy at 51.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarfara

Sarfara 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 Sarfara

Sarfara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Sarfara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Sarfara 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 Sarfara

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

Health Facilities in Sarfara

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

FAQs about Sarfara