Sarra - Ghansaur, Seoni

Sarra is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Sarra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarra is 496198. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.01 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 75 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 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarra

According to the 2011 Census, Sarra village had a total population of 816 people, including 402 males and 414 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.90%, with male literacy at 82.72% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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 Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Sarra is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Sarra is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 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