Sarai - Udaipurwati, Jhunjhunu

Sarai is a village situated in the Udaipurwati tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Udaipurwati and around 70 km from Jhunjhunun. Sarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai is 071763. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 333801 pincode. Neem-ka-thana is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sarai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 969 males and 909 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 60.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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 Population1,878969909
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266157109
Scheduled Castes (SC)535278257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482721
Literate Population1,225739486
Illiterate Population653230423

Nearby Villages of Sarai

Sarai 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)
SurpuraSouth-West1.07 km
HaripuraWest1.60 km
SunariNorth2.09 km
JodhpuraWest2.65 km
Chak MandoliEast2.80 km
KotraSouth-East3.25 km
Naya BasSouth3.51 km
Papra KhurdSouth-West4.14 km
NorangpuraNorth4.33 km
NapawaliNorth-East4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai

Sarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nim Ka Thana, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neem-ka-thana to Sarai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Sarai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai

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

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

Health Facilities in Sarai

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

Where is Sarai located?

Sarai village is located in Udaipurwati Tehsil, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai?

Sarai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarai?

The pincode of Sarai is 333801.

What is the population of Sarai?

Sarai had a total population of 1,878, including 969 males and 909 females.

How many households are there in Sarai?

Sarai had 332 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai was 75.99%. Male literacy was 91.01% and female literacy was 60.75%.