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

As per Census 2011, Sarai village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 306 males and 287 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 445 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593306287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693732
Scheduled Castes (SC)1045747
Scheduled Tribes (ST)445229216
Literate Population360210150
Illiterate Population23396137

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ghudiya NaiWest2.21 km
BhivkundNorth-East2.25 km
KodiyaSouth-West2.49 km
MathniNorth-West3.11 km
Chopani BujurgEast3.17 km
KoudiSouth-East3.28 km
Ghudiya PuraniWest3.94 km
BadgaonNorth-West4.25 km
SeoniNorth-East4.38 km
LahasSouth-West4.43 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Sarai

Where is Sarai located?

Sarai village is located in Bhainsdehi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarai is Bhivkund.

What is the pincode of Sarai?

The pincode of Sarai is 460220.

What is the population of Sarai?

Sarai has a total population of 593, including 306 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Sarai?

There are 149 households in Sarai.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai is 60.71%. Male literacy is 68.63% and female literacy is 52.26%.