Sarra Kalan - Silwani, Raisen

Sarra Kalan is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Devri Jageer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarra Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarra Kalan is 484804. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 464986 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sarra Kalan

As per Census 2011, Sarra Kalan village has a total population of 450 people, consisting of 229 males and 221 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarra Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population450229221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823943
Scheduled Castes (SC)1758887
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1296168
Literate Population236134102
Illiterate Population21495119

Nearby Villages of Sarra Kalan

Sarra Kalan 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)
MohanpuraSouth-West1.12 km
GajnaiNorth-East1.26 km
NandpurSouth-East1.89 km
Ronsra RaniWest2.13 km
DhangawanEast2.19 km
HameerpurNorth2.52 km
BhanpurSouth2.78 km
GorkhakalanSouth2.92 km
KachgawanNorth-East2.98 km
Kunwar PipaliyaNorth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarra Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sarra Kalan. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Sarra Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sarra Kalan is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarra Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sarra Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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

FAQs about Sarra Kalan

Where is Sarra Kalan located?

Sarra Kalan village is located in Silwani Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarra Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarra Kalan is Devri Jageer.

What is the pincode of Sarra Kalan?

The pincode of Sarra Kalan is 464986.

What is the population of Sarra Kalan?

Sarra Kalan has a total population of 450, including 229 males and 221 females.

How many households are there in Sarra Kalan?

There are 98 households in Sarra Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Sarra Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarra Kalan is 52.44%. Male literacy is 58.52% and female literacy is 46.15%.