Sarra - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Sarra is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Palari and around 60 km from Raipur. Sarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarra is 443865. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.05 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sarra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarra

According to the 2011 Census, Sarra village had a total population of 1,240 people, including 628 males and 612 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarra

Sarra 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 Sarra

Sarra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Sarra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Sarra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarra

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

Health Facilities in Sarra

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

FAQs about Sarra