Sarishani - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Sarishani is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Shyampur and around 60 km from Howrah. Dingakhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarishani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarishani is 333136. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.79 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarishani

According to the 2011 Census, Sarishani village had a total population of 3,061 people, including 1,542 males and 1,519 females, living in 756 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.10%, with male literacy at 85.36% and female literacy at 74.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarishani

Sarishani 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 Sarishani

Sarishani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sarishani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sarishani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarishani

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

Health Facilities in Sarishani

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

FAQs about Sarishani