Sarandi - Tirora, Gondia

Sarandi is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Tirora and around 48 km from Gondiya. Sarandi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarandi is 537575. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.4 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sarandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarandi

According to the 2011 Census, Sarandi village had a total population of 2,576 people, including 1,264 males and 1,312 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.64%, with male literacy at 93.17% and female literacy at 80.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5761,2641,312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286137149
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)863749
Literate Population1,9841,050934
Illiterate Population592214378

Nearby Villages of Sarandi

Sarandi 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)
IsapurSouth-East1.62 km
UmariNorth2.01 km
PanjaraWest2.21 km
KhopadaSouth-West2.39 km
KhodgaonSouth-East2.78 km
VihirgaonEast2.84 km
GanglaSouth-East3.07 km
DhadariNorth-East3.22 km
SonoliNorth-West3.25 km
BhambodiNorth-West3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarandi

Sarandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Sarandi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Sarandi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarandi

Where is Sarandi located?

Sarandi village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Sarandi?

Sarandi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarandi?

The pincode of Sarandi is 441911.

What is the population of Sarandi?

Sarandi had a total population of 2,576, including 1,264 males and 1,312 females.

How many households are there in Sarandi?

Sarandi had 558 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarandi was 86.64%. Male literacy was 93.17% and female literacy was 80.31%.