Sarala - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sarala is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarala is 310382. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.6 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sarala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarala

As per Census 2011, Sarala village has a total population of 2,848 people, consisting of 1,416 males and 1,432 females. The village has 614 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 372 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,475 literate and 1,373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,605 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8481,4161,432
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372190182
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,6051,2941,311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1839786
Literate Population1,475872603
Illiterate Population1,373544829

Nearby Villages of Sarala

Sarala 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)
DhadarangNorth1.01 km
PupraEast1.22 km
HansrailSouth1.25 km
BaghnaSouth-East1.59 km
DeulabariWest1.60 km
NayaparaNorth1.60 km
SubarnapurNorth1.74 km
KashimpurSouth2.11 km
BhaktipurWest2.17 km
IsnailNorth-East2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarala

Sarala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Sarala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sarala is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarala

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

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

Health Facilities in Sarala

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

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

FAQs about Sarala

Where is Sarala located?

Sarala village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarala?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarala is Beroil.

What is the pincode of Sarala?

The pincode of Sarala is 733132.

What is the population of Sarala?

Sarala has a total population of 2,848, including 1,416 males and 1,432 females.

How many households are there in Sarala?

There are 614 households in Sarala.

What is the literacy rate in Sarala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarala is 51.79%. Male literacy is 61.58% and female literacy is 42.11%.