Sarothi - Sardarpur, Dhar

Sarothi is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Devikheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarothi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarothi is 474565. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.53 hectares and falls under the 454111 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Sarothi

According to the 2011 Census, Sarothi village had a total population of 742 people, including 379 males and 363 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 66.99% and female literacy at 38.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 708.

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 Population742379363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1237053
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)708362346
Literate Population325207118
Illiterate Population417172245

Nearby Villages of Sarothi

Sarothi 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)
DholgarhNorth1.96 km
DeogarhNorth-West2.24 km
NandnaWest2.48 km
SandalaSouth2.51 km
SajodNorth-East2.97 km
ImlipadaNorth-West2.99 km
BankiyapadaNorth-West3.88 km
Devi KhedaSouth4.25 km
RajodNorth4.74 km
KahedipadaNorth4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarothi

Sarothi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raoti, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 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 Sardarpur to Sarothi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Sarothi is about 74 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 Sarothi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarothi 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 Sarothi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarothi

Where is Sarothi located?

Sarothi village is located in Sardarpur Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarothi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarothi is Devikheda.

What is the pincode of Sarothi?

The pincode of Sarothi is 454111.

What is the population of Sarothi?

Sarothi had a total population of 742, including 379 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Sarothi?

Sarothi had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarothi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarothi was 52.50%. Male literacy was 66.99% and female literacy was 38.06%.