Sarra - Baraily, Raisen

Sarra is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarra is 484589. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.87 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sarra

According to the 2011 Census, Sarra village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 618 males and 537 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.91%, with male literacy at 74.04% and female literacy at 45.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarra

Sarra 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 Sarra

Sarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Sarra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sarra is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarra

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

Health Facilities in Sarra

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

FAQs about Sarra