Sarati - Arambag, Hooghly

Sarati is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Arambag and around 63.8 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarati is 324296. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.06 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sarati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarati

According to the 2011 Census, Sarati village had a total population of 1,346 people, including 685 males and 661 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 68.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarati

Sarati 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 Sarati

Sarati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Sarati is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sarati is about 63.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarati

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

Health Facilities in Sarati

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

FAQs about Sarati