Serpar - Paraswada, Balaghat

Serpar is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Paraswada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpar is 498318. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.85 hectares and falls under the 481556 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Serpar

According to the 2011 Census, Serpar village had a total population of 904 people, including 456 males and 448 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 67.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population904456448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1016041
Scheduled Castes (SC)351718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1457273
Literate Population604331273
Illiterate Population300125175

Nearby Villages of Serpar

Serpar 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)
BhadukotaWest1.62 km
ParaswadaSouth-West2.21 km
BhorwahiSouth-East2.51 km
DhurwaNorth-East2.65 km
BhikewadaNorth-West2.68 km
KharpadiyaEast2.87 km
LingaSouth-East3.68 km
KosmiNorth-West3.89 km
KurendaSouth4.25 km
SilgiNorth-East4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Serpar

Serpar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nagarwara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balaghat to Serpar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serpar

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

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

Health Facilities in Serpar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Serpar

Where is Serpar located?

Serpar village is located in Paraswada Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Serpar?

The Gram Panchayat of Serpar is Paraswada.

What is the pincode of Serpar?

The pincode of Serpar is 481556.

What is the population of Serpar?

Serpar had a total population of 904, including 456 males and 448 females.

How many households are there in Serpar?

Serpar had 192 households.

What is the literacy rate in Serpar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Serpar was 75.22%. Male literacy was 83.59% and female literacy was 67.08%.