Sarai - Chandpur, Bijnor

Sarai is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Sarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai is 114238. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.71 hectares and falls under the 246725 pincode. Chandpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai village had a total population of 792 people, including 405 males and 387 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai

Public transport in the Sarai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakaina Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandpur to Sarai is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Sarai is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Sarai