Sarai - Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur

Sarai is a village situated in the Bamanwas tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bamanwas and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Shafipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai is 077258. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.31 hectares and falls under the 322204 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sarai

As per Census 2011, Sarai village has a total population of 1,142 people, consisting of 605 males and 537 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 635 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 864 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,142605537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487870
Scheduled Castes (SC)823448
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864463401
Literate Population635424211
Illiterate Population507181326

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)
KadeepurEast1.13 km
Barh JharoliWest1.99 km
KundliSouth2.27 km
BandhawalSouth2.46 km
JharoliWest2.74 km
RaneelaNorth2.91 km
ShafipuraSouth-West3.56 km
KishanpuraSouth3.62 km
Barh BagorNorth-East3.68 km
GandalSouth-East3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai

Sarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Sarai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Sarai is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarai

Where is Sarai located?

Sarai village is located in Bamanwas Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarai is Shafipura.

What is the pincode of Sarai?

The pincode of Sarai is 322204.

What is the population of Sarai?

Sarai has a total population of 1,142, including 605 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Sarai?

There are 202 households in Sarai.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai is 55.60%. Male literacy is 70.08% and female literacy is 39.29%.