Sarayan - Taranagar, Churu

Sarayan is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Sarayan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarayan is 069964. The village covers a total geographical area of 3180.13 hectares and falls under the 331304 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sarayan

As per Census 2011, Sarayan village has a total population of 3,646 people, consisting of 1,912 males and 1,734 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 616 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,848 literate and 1,798 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6461,9121,734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)616322294
Scheduled Castes (SC)624325299
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,8481,109739
Illiterate Population1,798803995

Nearby Villages of Sarayan

Sarayan 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)
Bas SarayanSouth3.88 km
PeethanaEast4.28 km
SomsisarNorth5.57 km
ThelanaSouth-East5.67 km
AmrasarNorth-West6.93 km
Raiya TundaNorth-East7.74 km
BhoorawasEast8.20 km
BiliyaEast8.29 km
PoonrasSouth-East8.39 km
Bilyoobas RampuraWest8.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarayan

Sarayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sardarshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 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 Taranagar to Sarayan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Sarayan is about 48 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 Sarayan

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

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

Health Facilities in Sarayan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarayan 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarayan

Where is Sarayan located?

Sarayan village is located in Taranagar Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarayan?

Sarayan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarayan?

The pincode of Sarayan is 331304.

What is the population of Sarayan?

Sarayan has a total population of 3,646, including 1,912 males and 1,734 females.

How many households are there in Sarayan?

There are 666 households in Sarayan.

What is the literacy rate in Sarayan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarayan is 50.69%. Male literacy is 58.00% and female literacy is 42.62%.