Sara - Sindhari, Balotra

Sara is a village situated in the Sindhari tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 78 km from Gudha Malani and around 78 km from Barmer. Sara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sara is 088100. The village covers a total geographical area of 1102.04 hectares and falls under the 344033 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Sara

According to the 2011 Census, Sara village had a total population of 2,288 people, including 1,205 males and 1,083 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.72%, with male literacy at 71.27% and female literacy at 34.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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 Population2,2881,2051,083
Child Population (0–6 yrs)447234213
Scheduled Castes (SC)462252210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)360191169
Literate Population989692297
Illiterate Population1,299513786

Nearby Villages of Sara

Sara 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)
Bhatala @ KharwaSouth3.11 km
Tankon Ki DhaniNorth-East3.46 km
Bhunkron Ki DhaniNorth-West5.33 km
Panyla KalanNorth-East5.60 km
LolawaSouth5.81 km
KhudalaSouth-West6.10 km
Bhanasar Dhatarwalon Ki DhaniEast6.26 km
Neeriya NadaNorth6.55 km
Sara DhanjiSouth-East6.98 km
MotisaraNorth-East7.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sara

Sara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baniya Sanda Dhora, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Sara is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Sara is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sara

Where is Sara located?

Sara village is located in Sindhari Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sara?

Sara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sara?

The pincode of Sara is 344033.

What is the population of Sara?

Sara had a total population of 2,288, including 1,205 males and 1,083 females.

How many households are there in Sara?

Sara had 422 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sara was 53.72%. Male literacy was 71.27% and female literacy was 34.14%.