Sarandi - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Sarandi is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Sarandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarandi is 536563. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.43 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Umred Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarandi

As per Census 2011, Sarandi village has a total population of 671 people, consisting of 329 males and 342 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarandi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population671329342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1184870
Literate Population489250239
Illiterate Population18279103

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)
AkalabodiNorth-East1.49 km
PahamiSouth-West2.12 km
PendharabodiNorth2.18 km
KhairgaonNorth-East2.19 km
MandwaSouth-East2.36 km
GardaparWest3.40 km
ChichalaSouth-West3.66 km
ManoraNorth-East3.72 km
ShiwapurNorth-West3.83 km
MalewadaSouth3.85 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 Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Sarandi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Sarandi is about 56 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 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 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)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sarandi

Where is Sarandi located?

Sarandi village is located in Bhiwapur Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarandi?

Sarandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarandi?

The pincode of Sarandi is 441203.

What is the population of Sarandi?

Sarandi has a total population of 671, including 329 males and 342 females.

How many households are there in Sarandi?

There are 162 households in Sarandi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarandi is 72.88%. Male literacy is 75.99% and female literacy is 69.88%.