Sarulia - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Sarulia is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.6 km from Nutanhat and around 35.4 km from Barddhaman. Chanak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarulia is 319045. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.52 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sarulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarulia

As per Census 2011, Sarulia village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 581 males and 577 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 863 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 602 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,158581577
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135459
Scheduled Castes (SC)602304298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1205862
Literate Population863467396
Illiterate Population295114181

Nearby Villages of Sarulia

Sarulia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarangapurWest1.12 km
MallikpurNorth-West1.12 km
BasatpurSouth1.14 km
UjirpurEast1.37 km
DangsaraSouth-East1.54 km
RamnagarNorth-West1.69 km
JaladgramEast2.19 km
DighaNorth-West2.59 km
RamchandrapurSouth2.63 km
BalidangaNorth-East2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarulia

Sarulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Sarulia is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Sarulia is about 35.4 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 Sarulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarulia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarulia

Where is Sarulia located?

Sarulia village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarulia is Chanak.

What is the pincode of Sarulia?

The pincode of Sarulia is 713128.

What is the population of Sarulia?

Sarulia has a total population of 1,158, including 581 males and 577 females.

How many households are there in Sarulia?

There are 294 households in Sarulia.

What is the literacy rate in Sarulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarulia is 74.53%. Male literacy is 80.38% and female literacy is 68.63%.