Saraswatipur - Batouli, Surguja

Saraswatipur is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Basen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraswatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraswatipur is 433518. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.3 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Saraswatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Saraswatipur village had a total population of 531 people, including 271 males and 260 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.09%, with male literacy at 51.10% and female literacy at 38.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraswatipur

Saraswatipur 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 Saraswatipur

Saraswatipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Saraswatipur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Saraswatipur is about 38 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 Saraswatipur

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

Health Facilities in Saraswatipur

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

FAQs about Saraswatipur