Sarasti is an inhabited village in Itarhi Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248705, the Census 2011 record lists 2,307 people in 352 households and the reported area is 301.4 hectares. The local references include Itarhi Gram Panchayat, Itarhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Buxar at about 10 km.
In short:
Sarasti is a village in Itarhi Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 248705 and 2,307 people in 352 households.
Village Code248705
Population2,307
Households352
Area301.4 hectares
Nearest TownBuxar
Detailed village profile
Sarasti at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,307 people, 301.4 hectares of reported area and Buxar as the nearest town reference for Sarasti, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sarasti falls under Itarhi Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 248705.
The record lists 2,307 people living in 352 households.
The reported village area is 301.4 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Buxar.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Sarasti
Census Village Code
248705
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Itarhi
Sub-district Census Code
01444
CD Block
Itarhi
Gram Panchayat
Itarhi
Households
352
Population
2,307
Male Population
1,180
Female Population
1,127
Sex Ratio
955.08
Area
301.4 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Buxar
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density765.43 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.55 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.78%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarasti in the official administrative record. Census village code 248705, Itarhi Gram Panchayat and Itarhi CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01444
Village Census Code
248705
CD Block Code
0432
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Itarhi
Gram Panchayat Name
Itarhi
Location and Distance
Buxar is the nearest town listed for Sarasti, about 10 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Itarhi
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Buxar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Buxar
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Buxar
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
301.4 hectares
Area
3.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,307 people in 352 households, with 1,180 male residents and 1,127 female residents. The average household size is 6.55, and SC share is 4.94% and ST share is 0.78% for Sarasti. Population density works out to about 765.43 people per sq km.
Total Households
352
Total Population
2,307
Male Population
1,180
Female Population
1,127
Sex Ratio
955.08
Average Household Size
6.55
SC Population
114
SC Male Population
63
SC Female Population
51
SC Population Share
4.94
ST Population
18
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
0.78
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sarasti list 1 government primary school, 1 government secondary school and 2 government senior secondary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sarasti. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarasti include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sarasti include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sarasti include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sarasti is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sarasti show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 236.88 hectares and irrigated land is 151.65 hectares (64% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.97
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
13.64 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
236.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
85.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
151.65
Canals Area In Hectares
148.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
1
33%
Punjab National Bank
1
33%
State Bank of India
1
33%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of India
ATM
802123
Buxar
Itarhi
Itarhi
Itarhi Itarhi -Buxar Main Road, Buxar, Bihar, 802123
Punjab National Bank
ATM
802123
Buxar
Itarhi
Itarhi
Itarhi Village and Post Itarhi Itarhi, Buxar, Bihar, 802123
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sarasti village located?
Sarasti is in Itarhi Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Sarasti village in?
Sarasti village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Sarasti village in?
Sarasti village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sarasti under?
Sarasti comes under Itarhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sarasti?
The Census village code of Sarasti is 248705.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sarasti under?
Sarasti is listed under Itarhi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Itarhi.
What is the population of Sarasti village?
The village record lists 2,307 people and 352 households for Sarasti.
How many households are in Sarasti village?
The village record lists 352 households for Sarasti.
What is the male and female population of Sarasti?
The record lists 1,180 male residents and 1,127 female residents for Sarasti.
What is the sex ratio of Sarasti village?
The sex ratio of Sarasti is 955.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sarasti village?
The reported geographical area of Sarasti is 301.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Sarasti village?
The approximate population density of Sarasti is 765.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sarasti?
The nearest town listed for Sarasti is Buxar, about 10 km away.
How far is Sarasti from the district headquarters?
Sarasti is about 10 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sarasti from the sub-district headquarters?
Sarasti is about 0 km from Itarhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sarasti?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government secondary school and 2 government senior secondary schools for Sarasti.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarasti?
For Sarasti, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 236.88 hectares and irrigated land is 151.65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sarasti?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarasti. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.