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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarala

According to the 2011 Census, Sarala village had a total population of 2,848 people, including 1,416 males and 1,432 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 71.13% and female literacy at 48.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,605, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sarala