Sahrai - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Sahrai is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sehrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahrai is 500637. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sahrai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sahrai

As per Census 2011, Sahrai village has a total population of 3,670 people, consisting of 1,913 males and 1,757 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 610 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,309 literate and 1,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6701,9131,757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)610307303
Scheduled Castes (SC)577282295
Scheduled Tribes (ST)280152128
Literate Population2,3091,372937
Illiterate Population1,361541820

Nearby Villages of Sahrai

Sahrai 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)
KhalilpurNorth-West2.67 km
JanakpurSouth-East2.70 km
SingardaWest2.71 km
Hans NagarNorth-West3.01 km
MurariSouth-East3.32 km
PathariEast3.53 km
KadwayaSouth-East3.54 km
DhimcholiSouth-West3.56 km
Bamman KhiriyaSouth3.59 km
KaratalaSouth-West3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahrai

Sahrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Sahrai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Sahrai 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 Sahrai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sahrai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sahrai

Where is Sahrai located?

Sahrai village is located in Mungaoli Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahrai is Sehrai.

What is the pincode of Sahrai?

The pincode of Sahrai is 473443.

What is the population of Sahrai?

Sahrai has a total population of 3,670, including 1,913 males and 1,757 females.

How many households are there in Sahrai?

There are 830 households in Sahrai.

What is the literacy rate in Sahrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahrai is 62.92%. Male literacy is 71.72% and female literacy is 53.33%.