Saraunja

Saraunja is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Saraunja village. As per 2009 stats, Domohona is the gram panchayat of Saraunja village.

Saraunja has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Saraunja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saraunja is 309415. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Saraunja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saraunja 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Saraunja

Below is a concise population overview of Saraunja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Saraunja village:

• The total population of Saraunja village is around 706, including approximately 360 males and 346 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 149 children aged 0–6 years in Saraunja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Saraunja village has 379 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Saraunja village is about 38.10%, with male literacy at 46.39% and female literacy at 29.48%.
• There are around 140 households in Saraunja village.

Connectivity of Saraunja

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

Nearby Villages of Saraunja

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

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