Saroop Nagar - Sheo, Barmer
Saroop Nagar is a village situated in the Sheo tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheo and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Barmer. Dharwi Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saroop Nagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saroop Nagar is 086843. The village covers a total geographical area of 1886 hectares and falls under the 344701 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.
Saroop Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Saroop Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Saroop Nagar village had a total population of 413 people, including 224 males and 189 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 49.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.
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 Population | 413 | 224 | 189 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 68 | 41 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 232 | 152 | 80 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 72 | 109 |
Nearby Villages of Saroop Nagar
Saroop Nagar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Saroop Nagar
Saroop Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Saroop Nagar is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Saroop Nagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saroop Nagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Saroop Nagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saroop Nagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Saroop Nagar
Where is Saroop Nagar located?
Saroop Nagar village is located in Sheo Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Saroop Nagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Saroop Nagar is Dharwi Khurd.
What is the pincode of Saroop Nagar?
The pincode of Saroop Nagar is 344701.
What is the population of Saroop Nagar?
Saroop Nagar had a total population of 413, including 224 males and 189 females.
How many households are there in Saroop Nagar?
Saroop Nagar had 63 households.
What is the literacy rate in Saroop Nagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saroop Nagar was 67.25%. Male literacy was 83.06% and female literacy was 49.38%.