Saraha - Deosar, Singrauli

Saraha is a village situated in the Deosar tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deosar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Bodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraha is 503704. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.58 hectares and falls under the 486886 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Saraha

According to the 2011 Census, Saraha village had a total population of 677 people, including 335 males and 342 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.81%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 47.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraha

Saraha 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 Saraha

Saraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bargawan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Saraha is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraha

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

Health Facilities in Saraha

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

FAQs about Saraha