Sarsa - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Sarsa is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Rangamatiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsa is 362046. The village covers a total geographical area of 36 hectares and falls under the 828206 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sarsa

According to the 2011 Census, Sarsa village had a total population of 222 people, including 110 males and 112 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.03%, with male literacy at 73.56% and female literacy at 57.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsa

Sarsa 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 Sarsa

Sarsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sarsa is about 40 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 Sarsa

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

Health Facilities in Sarsa

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

FAQs about Sarsa