Sariswa - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Sariswa is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Sariswa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sariswa is 189461. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.08 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sariswa

As per Census 2011, Sariswa village has a total population of 2,177 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 1,124 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1771,0531,124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)340184156
Scheduled Castes (SC)400200200
Scheduled Tribes (ST)905139
Literate Population1,327739588
Illiterate Population850314536

Nearby Villages of Sariswa

Sariswa 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)
MaheshpurNorth-East0.89 km
Machhariha Daljit KunwarNorth0.93 km
KoryaWest1.35 km
BariaNorth-East1.58 km
KhiriyaNorth-West1.58 km
DogharaSouth1.78 km
Pandey PattiNorth-West1.83 km
PakariWest2.24 km
Beni BharSouth-East2.36 km
Tirama SahunSouth-West2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sariswa

Public transport in the Sariswa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Sariswa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sariswa is about 20 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 Sariswa

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

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sariswa

Where is Sariswa located?

Sariswa village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sariswa?

Sariswa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sariswa?

The pincode of Sariswa is 274302.

What is the population of Sariswa?

Sariswa has a total population of 2,177, including 1,053 males and 1,124 females.

How many households are there in Sariswa?

There are 339 households in Sariswa.

What is the literacy rate in Sariswa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sariswa is 60.96%. Male literacy is 70.18% and female literacy is 52.31%.