Saraye - Meskaur, Nawada

Saraye is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Sahwajpur Saray serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraye is 258250. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Saraye

According to the 2011 Census, Saraye village had a total population of 3,478 people, including 1,734 males and 1,744 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.20%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraye

Saraye 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 Saraye

Saraye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Saraye is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Saraye is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraye

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

Health Facilities in Saraye

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

FAQs about Saraye