Saraul - Tahrauli, Jhansi

Saraul is a village situated in the Tahrauli tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tahrauli and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Saraul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraul is 152487. The village covers a total geographical area of 1153.55 hectares and falls under the 284202 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Saraul

As per Census 2011, Saraul village has a total population of 1,821 people, consisting of 975 males and 846 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,060 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,821975846
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252144108
Scheduled Castes (SC)19310885
Literate Population1,060638422
Illiterate Population761337424

Nearby Villages of Saraul

Saraul 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)
Bishan ParaNorth-East0.92 km
Bakua KhurdSouth1.82 km
Shakti BheronNorth-East2.41 km
Sikari KhurdSouth-East2.75 km
MajhariSouth-West2.76 km
BareiWest2.99 km
Bairishal PuraNorth-West3.00 km
SakuliEast3.07 km
Puchhikar GuanSouth3.65 km
Dhamna KhurdNorth-West3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saraul

Saraul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parichaa Therma, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Jhansi to Saraul is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Saraul 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 Saraul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saraul

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

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

FAQs about Saraul

Where is Saraul located?

Saraul village is located in Tahrauli Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saraul?

Saraul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saraul?

The pincode of Saraul is 284202.

What is the population of Saraul?

Saraul has a total population of 1,821, including 975 males and 846 females.

How many households are there in Saraul?

There are 308 households in Saraul.

What is the literacy rate in Saraul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraul is 58.21%. Male literacy is 65.44% and female literacy is 49.88%.