Sarora - Shahabad, Hardoi

Sarora is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Amirta Badhyia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarora is 139488. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.86 hectares and falls under the 241407 pincode. Pihani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sarora

As per Census 2011, Sarora village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 237 males and 183 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 772 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population420237183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583325
Scheduled Castes (SC)603327
Literate Population1418655
Illiterate Population279151128

Nearby Villages of Sarora

Sarora 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)
MachhetaSouth-West0.75 km
SujauliNorth-East1.10 km
Hasnapur GrantNorth-West1.43 km
Mansoor NagarSouth-East1.55 km
PadraNorth1.68 km
FatteypurSouth-West2.12 km
ChandeliWest2.16 km
HariharpurEast2.66 km
Amirta ChaukiNorth-East2.78 km
SimaurNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarora

Sarora 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 Behtagokul, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pihani to Sarora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Sarora is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sarora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarora

Where is Sarora located?

Sarora village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarora?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarora is Amirta Badhyia.

What is the pincode of Sarora?

The pincode of Sarora is 241407.

What is the population of Sarora?

Sarora has a total population of 420, including 237 males and 183 females.

How many households are there in Sarora?

There are 78 households in Sarora.

What is the literacy rate in Sarora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarora is 33.57%. Male literacy is 36.29% and female literacy is 30.05%.