Sarai - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Sarai is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bhivkund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai is 485322. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.47 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sarai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai village had a total population of 593 people, including 306 males and 287 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarai

Sarai 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 Sarai

Sarai 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 Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Sarai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sarai is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai

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

Health Facilities in Sarai

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

FAQs about Sarai