Sarihat - Gohparu, Shahdol

Sarihat is a village situated in the Gohparu tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Shahdol and around 35 km from Shahdol. Duladar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarihat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarihat is 501391. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.84 hectares and falls under the 484770 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sarihat

According to the 2011 Census, Sarihat village had a total population of 702 people, including 344 males and 358 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 56.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarihat

Sarihat 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 Sarihat

Sarihat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shahdol, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Sarihat is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Sarihat is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarihat

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

Health Facilities in Sarihat

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

FAQs about Sarihat