Indian Village Directory
Saraia Village
Saraia is an inhabited village in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243822, the Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 149 households and the reported area is 97.02 hectares. The local references include Jagdishpur Gram Panchayat, Barbigha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 5 km.
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Quick answer: Saraia is a village in Barbigha Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243822 and 871 people in 149 households.
Village Code243822
Population871
Households149
Area97.02 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Saraia
- Census Village Code
- 243822
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sheikhpura
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barbigha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01372
- CD Block
- Barbigha
- Gram Panchayat
- Jagdishpur
- Households
- 149
- Population
- 871
- Male Population
- 455
- Female Population
- 416
- Sex Ratio
- 914.29
- Area
- 97.02 hectares
- Area
- 0.97 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barbigha
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 811101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Saraia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 871 people, 97.02 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Saraia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockBarbigha
Gram PanchayatJagdishpur
- Saraia falls under Barbigha Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 243822.
- The record lists 871 people living in 149 households.
- The reported village area is 97.02 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density897.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.11%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Saraia in the official administrative record. Census village code 243822, Jagdishpur Gram Panchayat and Barbigha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01372
- Village Census Code
- 243822
- CD Block Code
- 0360
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Barbigha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Jagdishpur
Location and Distance
Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Saraia, about 5 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barbigha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barbigha
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Barbigha
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Barbigha
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 97.02 hectares
- Area
- 0.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 149 households, with 455 male residents and 416 female residents. The average household size is 5.85, and SC share is 35.13% and ST share is 0.11% for Saraia. Population density works out to about 897.75 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 149
- Total Population
- 871
- Male Population
- 455
- Female Population
- 416
- Sex Ratio
- 914.29
- Average Household Size
- 5.85
- SC Population
- 306
- SC Male Population
- 161
- SC Female Population
- 145
- SC Population Share
- 35.13
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Saraia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. 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 Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saraia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5.07 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Saraia include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Saraia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Saraia is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Saraia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 59.97 hectares and irrigated land is 45.87 hectares (76.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 11.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2.28 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.87 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.25 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.28 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 59.97
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 14.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.87
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 45.17 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Saraia
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
57% |
| CRM |
3 |
43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
3 |
43% |
| Axis Bank Limited |
2 |
29% |
| Punjab National Bank |
1 |
14% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
1 |
14% |
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 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Barbigha Ground Floor and First Floor, Ganesh Compl, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
CRM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Po and Ps - Barbigha, Dist. Sheikhpura, Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Hatiya Road, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
| Punjab National Bank |
ATM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Near S. B. I.office, Barbigha Sarmera Road, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Barbigha Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Barbigha, Sheikhpura -811101 Thana Chowk, Barbigh, Near Indicash Atm, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
| State Bank of India |
CRM |
811101 |
Sheikhpura |
Barbigha |
Barbigha (Np) |
Barbigha Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101 |
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 Saraia village located?
Saraia is in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Saraia village in?
Saraia village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Saraia village in?
Saraia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Saraia under?
Saraia comes under Barbigha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Saraia?
The Census village code of Saraia is 243822.
Which Gram Panchayat is Saraia under?
Saraia is listed under Jagdishpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barbigha.
What is the population of Saraia village?
The village record lists 871 people and 149 households for Saraia.
How many households are in Saraia village?
The village record lists 149 households for Saraia.
What is the male and female population of Saraia?
The record lists 455 male residents and 416 female residents for Saraia.
What is the sex ratio of Saraia village?
The sex ratio of Saraia is 914.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Saraia village?
The reported geographical area of Saraia is 97.02 hectares.
What is the population density of Saraia village?
The approximate population density of Saraia is 897.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Saraia?
The nearest town listed for Saraia is Barbigha, about 5 km away.
How far is Saraia from the district headquarters?
Saraia is about 20 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Saraia from the sub-district headquarters?
Saraia is about 5 km from Barbigha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Saraia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Saraia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Saraia?
For Saraia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 59.97 hectares and irrigated land is 45.87 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Saraia?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Saraia. These records include 4 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.