Sariha Village Overview
Sariha is a village in Nalhati I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.4 km from Nalhati tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Paikpara is the Gram Panchayat for Sariha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sariha 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 Sariha is 316204. The village covers a geographical area of 283.43 hectares and has a pincode of 731238. Nalhati is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Sariha
Population & Demographics of Sariha
This section provides population and demographic details of Sariha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,351 | 1,197 | 1,154 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 317 | 148 | 169 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 340 | 175 | 165 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 1,554 | 846 | 708 |
| Illiterate Population | 797 | 351 | 446 |
Key population details of Sariha village are given below:
- Sariha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,351, including approximately 1,197 males and 1,154 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 340 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sariha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.10%.
- There are around 570 households in Sariha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sariha
Transport facilities help residents of Sariha 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 Sariha
The following villages are located close to Sariha 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 Sariha
- Where is Sariha located?
- Sariha village is located in Nalhati I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sariha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sariha is Paikpara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sariha?
- The pincode of Sariha is 731238.
- What is the population of Sariha?
- Sariha has a total population of 2,351, including 1,197 males and 1,154 females.
- How many households are there in Sariha?
- There are 570 households in Sariha.
- What is the literacy rate in Sariha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sariha is 66.10%. Male literacy is 70.68% and female literacy is 61.35%.