Sarna - Bhaderwah, Doda

Sarna is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadarwa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Sarna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarna is 004479. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.4 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Bhadarwa is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sarna

As per Census 2011, Sarna village has a total population of 1,826 people, consisting of 1,526 males and 300 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 196 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,589 literate and 237 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarna

Sarna 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 Sarna

Sarna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadarwa to Sarna is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Sarna is about 30 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 Sarna

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

Health Facilities in Sarna

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

FAQs about Sarna