Sarand

Sarand is a village located in Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Devrukh (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Sarand village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sarand unique in its vibrant Sangameshwar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Sarand’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sarand

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarand is 565685. The village spans a total geographical area of 365 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415608. Chiplun is nearest town to Sarand village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sarand village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sarand

Population of Sarand

According to the 2011 Census, Sarand has a total population of about 994, with approximately 473 males and 521 females. The sex ratio is around 1101 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 145 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.72%, with male literacy at about 80.34% and female literacy near 62.00%. There are around 232 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sarand

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarand. As per the 2011 stats, Sarand had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sarand

Knowing the nearby villages of Sarand helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarand