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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarba

According to the 2011 Census, Sarba village had a total population of 4,904 people, including 2,528 males and 2,376 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.78%, with male literacy at 78.42% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 991, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

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