Saraikuri Village - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Saraikuri is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Bholmara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraikuri is 222500. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.72 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Saraikuri

As per Census 2011, Saraikuri village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,236 males and 1,122 females. The village has 467 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,099 literate and 1,259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraikuri

Saraikuri 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 Saraikuri

Saraikuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Saraikuri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Saraikuri is about 25 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 Saraikuri

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

Health Facilities in Saraikuri

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

FAQs about Saraikuri