Sarad - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Sarad is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sarad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarad is 497830. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.46 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sarad

As per Census 2011, Sarad village has a total population of 1,859 people, consisting of 904 males and 955 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,284 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarad

Sarad 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 Sarad

Sarad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Sarad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarad

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

Health Facilities in Sarad

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

FAQs about Sarad