Saraitikar Village Overview
Saraitikar is a village in Burdwan I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.8 km from Burdwan tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Saraitikar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Saraitikar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraitikar is 320057. The village covers a geographical area of 414.86 hectares and has a pincode of 713104. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Saraitikar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Saraitikar
Population & Demographics of Saraitikar
This section provides population and demographic details of Saraitikar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,383 | 1,714 | 1,669 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 375 | 200 | 175 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 537 | 273 | 264 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 290 | 140 | 150 |
| Literate Population | 2,352 | 1,275 | 1,077 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,031 | 439 | 592 |
Key population details of Saraitikar village are given below:
- Saraitikar village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,383, including approximately 1,714 males and 1,669 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 537 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 290 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Saraitikar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.52%.
- There are around 725 households in Saraitikar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Saraitikar
Transport facilities help residents of Saraitikar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Saraitikar
The following villages are located close to Saraitikar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saraitikar
- Where is Saraitikar located?
- Saraitikar village is located in Burdwan I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Saraitikar?
- Saraitikar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Saraitikar?
- The pincode of Saraitikar is 713104.
- What is the population of Saraitikar?
- Saraitikar has a total population of 3,383, including 1,714 males and 1,669 females.
- How many households are there in Saraitikar?
- There are 725 households in Saraitikar.
- What is the literacy rate in Saraitikar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saraitikar is 69.52%. Male literacy is 74.39% and female literacy is 64.53%.