Sarisakundi - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Sarisakundi is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Birsinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarisakundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarisakundi is 361918. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

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

Population of Sarisakundi

According to the 2011 Census, Sarisakundi village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 572 males and 558 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.18%, with male literacy at 65.54% and female literacy at 42.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 797.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarisakundi

Sarisakundi 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 Sarisakundi

Sarisakundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindri Town, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sarisakundi is about 28 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 Sarisakundi

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

Health Facilities in Sarisakundi

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

FAQs about Sarisakundi