Sarai Singar - Hardibazar, Korba

Sarai Singar is a village situated in the Hardibazar tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Pali and around 20 km from Korba. Saraisingar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai Singar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Singar is 436243. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.2 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sarai Singar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarai Singar

As per Census 2011, Sarai Singar village has a total population of 1,597 people, consisting of 829 males and 768 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,110 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarai Singar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,597829768
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21011595
Scheduled Castes (SC)282149133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1809585
Literate Population1,110647463
Illiterate Population487182305

Nearby Villages of Sarai Singar

Sarai Singar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatkidabriSouth1.35 km
HardibazarWest1.66 km
AmgaonNorth1.93 km
NawaparaSouth-East2.10 km
RaliyaEast2.14 km
BamhanikonaSouth-West2.49 km
MalgaonNorth-West2.78 km
SuwabhondiNorth-West3.25 km
MudhaliSouth-East3.35 km
MudaparSouth3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai Singar

Sarai Singar 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Sarai Singar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Sarai Singar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai Singar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarai Singar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarai Singar

Where is Sarai Singar located?

Sarai Singar village is located in Hardibazar Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai Singar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarai Singar is Saraisingar.

What is the pincode of Sarai Singar?

The pincode of Sarai Singar is 495446.

What is the population of Sarai Singar?

Sarai Singar has a total population of 1,597, including 829 males and 768 females.

How many households are there in Sarai Singar?

There are 348 households in Sarai Singar.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai Singar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai Singar is 69.51%. Male literacy is 78.05% and female literacy is 60.29%.