Sarkuna - Dulhin Bazar, Patna

Sarkuna is a village situated in the Dulhin Bazar subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dulhin Bazar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Bharatpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkuna is 245691. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 801102 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sarkuna

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkuna village had a total population of 2,613 people, including 1,321 males and 1,292 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.57%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 46.02%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkuna

Sarkuna 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 Sarkuna

Sarkuna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Seonan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Sarkuna is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Sarkuna is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkuna

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

Health Facilities in Sarkuna

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

FAQs about Sarkuna