Saruka - Devipur, Deoghar

Saruka is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Dhobana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saruka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saruka is 354368. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.12 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Saruka

According to the 2011 Census, Saruka village had a total population of 727 people, including 367 males and 360 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.24%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 37.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Saruka

Saruka 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 Saruka

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Saruka. The nearest railway station is Sankarpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Saruka is about 18 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 Saruka

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

Health Facilities in Saruka

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

FAQs about Saruka