Saran - Kushalgarh, Banswara

Saran is a village situated in the Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushalgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Banswara. Saran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saran is 099755. The village covers a total geographical area of 870 hectares and falls under the 327801 pincode. Kushalgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Saran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Saran

As per Census 2011, Saran village has a total population of 2,354 people, consisting of 1,211 males and 1,143 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 516 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 572 literate and 1,782 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3541,2111,143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)516283233
Scheduled Castes (SC)673631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,2691,1671,102
Literate Population572355217
Illiterate Population1,782856926

Nearby Villages of Saran

Saran 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)
ChanderiWest1.95 km
Varli ParaSouth2.09 km
Sooraj KundEast2.64 km
LoonawaraSouth-West2.72 km
KajalparaSouth-East2.73 km
JheekliSouth-West2.75 km
SingliNorth-East2.94 km
HameerpuraSouth3.36 km
Barwas KalanSouth-West3.50 km
Teemera-kalanWest3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saran

Public transport in the Saran is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalgarh to Saran is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banswara to Saran is about 50 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 Saran

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saran

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saran 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 Saran

Where is Saran located?

Saran village is located in Kushalgarh Tehsil, Banswara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saran?

Saran is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saran?

The pincode of Saran is 327801.

What is the population of Saran?

Saran has a total population of 2,354, including 1,211 males and 1,143 females.

How many households are there in Saran?

There are 431 households in Saran.

What is the literacy rate in Saran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saran is 24.30%. Male literacy is 29.31% and female literacy is 18.99%.