Sarsanwan - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Sarsanwan is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bikapur and around 37 km from Faizabad. Rasul Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsanwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsanwan is 166746. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.26 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sarsanwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarsanwan

As per Census 2011, Sarsanwan village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 343 males and 376 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719343376
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894346
Scheduled Castes (SC)1557283
Literate Population517274243
Illiterate Population20269133

Nearby Villages of Sarsanwan

Sarsanwan 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)
Newna PaschimEast0.69 km
Rasulpur AosultanpurNorth-West0.85 km
BarauliWest1.27 km
NewnapurabEast1.31 km
Bainti KalaSouth1.76 km
Ratanpur TenduaNorth-West2.03 km
MauNorth-East2.07 km
KurebhariWest2.16 km
Nuawa BaidraNorth2.19 km
AhiranigopalpurSouth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarsanwan

Sarsanwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chaure Bazar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Bikapur to Sarsanwan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sarsanwan is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarsanwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarsanwan 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 Sarsanwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarsanwan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sarsanwan

Where is Sarsanwan located?

Sarsanwan village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarsanwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarsanwan is Rasul Pur.

What is the pincode of Sarsanwan?

The pincode of Sarsanwan is 224209.

What is the population of Sarsanwan?

Sarsanwan has a total population of 719, including 343 males and 376 females.

How many households are there in Sarsanwan?

There are 127 households in Sarsanwan.

What is the literacy rate in Sarsanwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarsanwan is 71.91%. Male literacy is 79.88% and female literacy is 64.63%.