Sarangi - Petlawad, Jhabua

Sarangi is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Sarangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarangi is 504267. The village covers a total geographical area of 1490.93 hectares and falls under the 457770 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sarangi

As per Census 2011, Sarangi village has a total population of 4,081 people, consisting of 2,097 males and 1,984 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 550 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,488 literate and 1,593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,432 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0812,0971,984
Child Population (0–6 yrs)550309241
Scheduled Castes (SC)284135149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,432750682
Literate Population2,4881,4271,061
Illiterate Population1,593670923

Nearby Villages of Sarangi

Sarangi 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)
AmarholiNorth-West1.88 km
BhabharpadaEast1.94 km
ChhaoniSouth2.12 km
BadodiaEast2.40 km
KachnariaSouth3.38 km
SultanpuraNorth3.48 km
BodayataSouth-East3.62 km
ChhayanpadaEast3.81 km
LalpuraSouth-East3.91 km
BhamtiSouth-East3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarangi

Sarangi 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 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Sarangi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Sarangi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarangi

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

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

FAQs about Sarangi

Where is Sarangi located?

Sarangi village is located in Petlawad Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarangi?

Sarangi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarangi?

The pincode of Sarangi is 457770.

What is the population of Sarangi?

Sarangi has a total population of 4,081, including 2,097 males and 1,984 females.

How many households are there in Sarangi?

There are 830 households in Sarangi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarangi is 60.97%. Male literacy is 68.05% and female literacy is 53.48%.