Sarul - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Sarul is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Galsi. Galsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarul is 319999. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.53 hectares and falls under the 713406 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sarul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Galsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarul

According to the 2011 Census, Sarul village had a total population of 2,051 people, including 1,043 males and 1,008 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.37%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarul

Sarul 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 Sarul

Sarul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ishan Chandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Sarul is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarul

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

Health Facilities in Sarul

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

FAQs about Sarul