Saraiya - Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur

Saraiya is a village situated in the Sahebganj subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Saraiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraiya is 228033. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.8 hectares and falls under the 843127 pincode. Sahebganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Saraiya

According to the 2011 Census, Saraiya village had a total population of 3,348 people, including 1,752 males and 1,596 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.25%, with male literacy at 68.55% and female literacy at 46.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraiya

Saraiya 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 Saraiya

Saraiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahwal, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahebganj to Saraiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Saraiya is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraiya

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

Health Facilities in Saraiya

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

FAQs about Saraiya