Sarpai - Amta - I, Howrah

Sarpai is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Amta and around 38.1 km from Howrah. Balichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarpai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarpai is 332642. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.05 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sarpai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarpai

As per Census 2011, Sarpai village has a total population of 888 people, consisting of 456 males and 432 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 886 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarpai

Sarpai 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 Sarpai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sarpai. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sarpai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sarpai is about 38.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarpai

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

Health Facilities in Sarpai

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

FAQs about Sarpai