Saras - Ichhawar, Sehore

Saras is a village situated in the Ichhawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichhawar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Saras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saras is 483309. The village covers a total geographical area of 2565.84 hectares and falls under the 466111 pincode. Bhopal is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Saras

According to the 2011 Census, Saras village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 500 males and 548 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.02%, with male literacy at 60.77% and female literacy at 45.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 943.

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

Nearby Villages of Saras

Saras 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 Saras

Saras is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phanda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopal to Saras is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Saras is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saras

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

Health Facilities in Saras

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

FAQs about Saras