Safari - Ekma, Saran

Safari is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Binda Lal Ke Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Safari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Safari is 233331. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 841208 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Safari

According to the 2011 Census, Safari village had a total population of 1,529 people, including 812 males and 717 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.32%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Safari

Safari 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 Safari

Safari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Safari is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Safari is about 35 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 Safari

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

Health Facilities in Safari

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

FAQs about Safari