Sarhar Village - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Sarhar is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Sakti and around 35 km from Janjgir. Sarhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarhar is 437017. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.96 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Naya Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sarhar

As per Census 2011, Sarhar village has a total population of 3,145 people, consisting of 1,557 males and 1,588 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 423 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,116 literate and 1,029 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarhar

Sarhar 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 Sarhar

Sarhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naya Baradwar to Sarhar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sarhar 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 Sarhar

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

Health Facilities in Sarhar

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

FAQs about Sarhar