Indian Village Directory

Saroapur Village

Saroapur is an inhabited village in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359370, the Census 2011 record lists 936 people in 216 households and the reported area is 120 hectares. The local references include Kathalbari Gram Panchayat, Pathna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkha at about 65 km.

In short:

Saroapur is a village in Pathna Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359370 and 936 people in 216 households.

Village Code359370
Population936
Households216
Area120 hectares
Nearest TownBarkha

Detailed village profile

Saroapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 936 people, 120 hectares of reported area and Barkha as the nearest town reference for Saroapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Pathna
CD Block Pathna
Gram Panchayat KATHALBARI
  • Saroapur falls under Pathna Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359370.
  • The record lists 936 people living in 216 households.
  • The reported village area is 120 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkha.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Saroapur
Census Village Code
359370
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathna
Sub-district Census Code
02571
CD Block
Pathna
Gram Panchayat
Kathalbari
Households
216
Population
936
Male Population
466
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
1,008.58
Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkha
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815101
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 Density 780 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.48% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 29.81% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saroapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 359370, Kathalbari Gram Panchayat and Pathna CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02571
Village Census Code
359370
CD Block Code
0077
Gram Panchayat Code
018
CD Block Name
Pathna
Gram Panchayat Name
Kathalbari

Location and Distance

Barkha is the nearest town listed for Saroapur, about 65 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathna
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
450 km
Nearest Town
Barkha
Total Geographical Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 936 people in 216 households, with 466 male residents and 470 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 18.48% and ST share is 29.81% for Saroapur. Population density works out to about 780 people per sq km.

Total Households
216
Total Population
936
Male Population
466
Female Population
470
Sex Ratio
1,008.58
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
173
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
91
SC Population Share
18.48
ST Population
279
ST Male Population
130
ST Female Population
149
ST Population Share
29.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Saroapur 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 Saroapur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.26 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Saroapur 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Saroapur 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.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saroapur is reported as 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Saroapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 43.62 hectares and irrigated land is 2.89 hectares (6.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.14
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
43.98 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.74 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.55 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
43.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
48.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.89
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.89 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saroapur village located?

Saroapur is in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Saroapur village in?

Saroapur village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Saroapur village in?

Saroapur village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Saroapur under?

Saroapur comes under Pathna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Saroapur?

The Census village code of Saroapur is 359370.

Which Gram Panchayat is Saroapur under?

Saroapur is listed under KATHALBARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathna.

What is the population of Saroapur village?

The village record lists 936 people and 216 households for Saroapur.

How many households are in Saroapur village?

The village record lists 216 households for Saroapur.

What is the male and female population of Saroapur?

The record lists 466 male residents and 470 female residents for Saroapur.

What is the sex ratio of Saroapur village?

The sex ratio of Saroapur is 1,008.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saroapur village?

The reported geographical area of Saroapur is 120 hectares.

What is the population density of Saroapur village?

The approximate population density of Saroapur is 780 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saroapur?

The nearest town listed for Saroapur is Barkha, about 65 km away.

How far is Saroapur from the district headquarters?

Saroapur is about 65 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Saroapur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Saroapur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Saroapur?

For Saroapur, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 43.62 hectares and irrigated land is 2.89 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Saroapur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Saroapur.

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.