Sarandi - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Sarandi is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Sarandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarandi is 448087. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301.4 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sarandi

As per Census 2011, Sarandi village has a total population of 2,058 people, consisting of 995 males and 1,063 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,062 literate and 996 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,363 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0589951,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)359173186
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095356
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,363658705
Literate Population1,062605457
Illiterate Population996390606

Nearby Villages of Sarandi

Sarandi 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)
GunjnarSouth-West1.24 km
AamagaonNorth-East2.51 km
KachwarSouth-West2.53 km
PadbedaSouth2.92 km
EdanarSouth-East2.99 km
Dhaunsa ChhoteEast3.11 km
HoyechurWest3.63 km
KaleparasNorth3.86 km
BondanarNorth-West4.09 km
ChingnarNorth-East4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarandi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sarandi. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Sarandi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Sarandi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sarandi

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

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

FAQs about Sarandi

Where is Sarandi located?

Sarandi village is located in Antagarh Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarandi?

Sarandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarandi?

The pincode of Sarandi is 494665.

What is the population of Sarandi?

Sarandi has a total population of 2,058, including 995 males and 1,063 females.

How many households are there in Sarandi?

There are 429 households in Sarandi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarandi is 51.60%. Male literacy is 60.80% and female literacy is 42.99%.