Sarkoti - Barh, Patna

Sarkoti is a village situated in the Barh subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Sarkatti Saidpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkoti is 246444. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 803213 pincode. Barh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sarkoti

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkoti village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 837 males and 712 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.81%, with male literacy at 68.45% and female literacy at 42.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkoti

Sarkoti 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 Sarkoti

Sarkoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barh to Sarkoti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sarkoti is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkoti

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

Health Facilities in Sarkoti

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

FAQs about Sarkoti