Sarsauni - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Sarsauni is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Sarsauni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsauni is 223647. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sarsauni

According to the 2011 Census, Sarsauni village had a total population of 2,060 people, including 1,078 males and 982 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.42%, with male literacy at 56.46% and female literacy at 35.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsauni

Sarsauni 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 Sarsauni

Sarsauni 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 Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Sarsauni is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Sarsauni 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 Sarsauni

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

Health Facilities in Sarsauni

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

FAQs about Sarsauni