Sarba - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Sarba is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Sarba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarba is 243863. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarba

As per Census 2011, Sarba village has a total population of 4,904 people, consisting of 2,528 males and 2,376 females. The village has 795 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 970 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,706 literate and 2,198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 991 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarba

Sarba 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 Sarba

Sarba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Sarba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Sarba is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarba

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

Health Facilities in Sarba

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

FAQs about Sarba