Saraia - Bakhtiarpur, Patna

Saraia is a village situated in the Bakhtiarpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhtiarpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Missi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraia is 246286. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 803212 pincode. Bakhtiarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Saraia

As per Census 2011, Saraia village has a total population of 1,391 people, consisting of 758 males and 633 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 869 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraia

Saraia 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 Saraia

Saraia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jai Prakash Mahuli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bakhtiarpur to Saraia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Saraia is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraia

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

Health Facilities in Saraia

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

FAQs about Saraia