Sarmastpur - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Sarmastpur is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Ghayaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarmastpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmastpur is 228260. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Sarmastpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmastpur village had a total population of 3,540 people, including 1,855 males and 1,685 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.46%, with male literacy at 80.74% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5401,8551,685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)554297257
Scheduled Castes (SC)355190165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,1041,258846
Illiterate Population1,436597839

Nearby Villages of Sarmastpur

Sarmastpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Madhopur BaikunthWest1.26 km
KotwaraEast1.27 km
ChintamanpurSouth-East1.45 km
MatihaniNorth-East1.60 km
GhayaspurNorth-West1.62 km
KubauliSouth1.66 km
Dumri Lacchi DiaraSouth-West1.74 km
KuariEast1.95 km
Lachhi DumriSouth-West2.18 km
Chhalkar BikramSouth-West2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarmastpur

Sarmastpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Terha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Sarmastpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarmastpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarmastpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sarmastpur

Where is Sarmastpur located?

Sarmastpur village is located in Paroo Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sarmastpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarmastpur is Ghayaspur.

What is the pincode of Sarmastpur?

The pincode of Sarmastpur is 843107.

What is the population of Sarmastpur?

Sarmastpur had a total population of 3,540, including 1,855 males and 1,685 females.

How many households are there in Sarmastpur?

Sarmastpur had 587 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarmastpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarmastpur was 70.46%. Male literacy was 80.74% and female literacy was 59.24%.