Sarata

Sarata is a village located in Dantan I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Dantan are the district & sub-district headquarters of Sarata village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chakismailpur is the gram panchayat of Sarata village.

Here you can discover what makes Sarata unique in its vibrant Dantan I-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Sarata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sarata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarata is 343844. The village spans a total geographical area of 179.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721426. Kharagpur is nearest town to Sarata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sarata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sarata

Population of Sarata

According to the 2011 Census, Sarata has a total population of about 1,223, with approximately 617 males and 606 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 149 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 167. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.23%, with male literacy at about 74.88% and female literacy near 57.43%. There are around 273 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sarata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarata. As per the 2011 stats, Sarata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sarata

Knowing the nearby villages of Sarata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarata