Sarathi - Harihar, Davanagere

Sarathi is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Sarati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarathi is 606268. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.46 hectares and falls under the 577601 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarathi

As per Census 2011, Sarathi village has a total population of 2,992 people, consisting of 1,539 males and 1,453 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 1,298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 452 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9921,5391,453
Child Population (0–6 yrs)350193157
Scheduled Castes (SC)517265252
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452232220
Literate Population1,694975719
Illiterate Population1,298564734

Nearby Villages of Sarathi

Sarathi 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)
PamenahalliSouth-West1.55 km
ChikkabidreNorth2.56 km
KurubarahalliSouth-East3.00 km
KaralahalliSouth-East3.06 km
DheeturSouth3.07 km
HottigenahalliEast3.56 km
DuggavattiNorth-East3.99 km
NadiharalalliSouth4.37 km
BhyranahalliSouth4.58 km
KenchanahalliEast4.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarathi

Sarathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Sarathi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Sarathi is about 24 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 Sarathi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarathi

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

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

FAQs about Sarathi

Where is Sarathi located?

Sarathi village is located in Harihar Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarathi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarathi is Sarati.

What is the pincode of Sarathi?

The pincode of Sarathi is 577601.

What is the population of Sarathi?

Sarathi has a total population of 2,992, including 1,539 males and 1,453 females.

How many households are there in Sarathi?

There are 610 households in Sarathi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarathi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarathi is 56.62%. Male literacy is 63.35% and female literacy is 49.48%.