Sarkatia - Sangrampur, Munger

Sarkatia is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Dadrijala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkatia is 243311. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sarkatia

As per Census 2011, Sarkatia village has a total population of 1,767 people, consisting of 926 males and 841 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,008 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkatia

Sarkatia 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 Sarkatia

Sarkatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghorparan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Sarkatia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Sarkatia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkatia

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

Health Facilities in Sarkatia

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

FAQs about Sarkatia