Sarai Sagar - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Sarai Sagar is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Faizabad and around 31 km from Faizabad. Sarai Sagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Sagar is 166532. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.72 hectares and falls under the 224161 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Sarai Sagar 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 Sarai Sagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai Sagar village had a total population of 1,882 people, including 899 males and 983 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 63.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652.

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 Population1,882899983
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272137135
Scheduled Castes (SC)652307345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,175636539
Illiterate Population707263444

Nearby Villages of Sarai Sagar

Sarai Sagar 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)
Rampur MayaWest1.20 km
JajwatNorth1.37 km
BaihariNorth-East1.50 km
Rampur BaihariSouth-East1.80 km
Daosuraj BhanpurNorth-West1.98 km
Maya BhikhiWest2.00 km
SamanthaSouth2.13 km
MahimapurNorth-West2.13 km
KanakpurWest2.31 km
Mohammad Pur KasbaEast2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai Sagar

Sarai Sagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Sarai Sagar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sarai Sagar is about 31 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 Sarai Sagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarai Sagar

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 Sagar 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 Sagar

Where is Sarai Sagar located?

Sarai Sagar village is located in Faizabad Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai Sagar?

Sarai Sagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarai Sagar?

The pincode of Sarai Sagar is 224161.

What is the population of Sarai Sagar?

Sarai Sagar had a total population of 1,882, including 899 males and 983 females.

How many households are there in Sarai Sagar?

Sarai Sagar had 351 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai Sagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai Sagar was 72.98%. Male literacy was 83.46% and female literacy was 63.56%.