Indian Village Directory

Sarama Village

Sarama is an inhabited village in Mejhia Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326179, the Census 2011 record lists 706 people in 150 households and the reported area is 312.96 hectares. The local references include Mejhia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 10 km.

In short:

Sarama is a village in Mejhia Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326179 and 706 people in 150 households.

Village Code326179
Population706
Households150
Area312.96 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj

Detailed village profile

Sarama at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 706 people, 312.96 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Sarama, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Mejhia
CD Block Mejhia
  • Sarama falls under Mejhia Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 326179.
  • The record lists 706 people living in 150 households.
  • The reported village area is 312.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sarama
Census Village Code
326179
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mejhia
Sub-district Census Code
02357
CD Block
Mejhia
Households
150
Population
706
Male Population
379
Female Population
327
Sex Ratio
862.8
Area
312.96 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Raniganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722143
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 225.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 58.5% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 54.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarama in the official administrative record. Census village code 326179 and Mejhia CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02357
Village Census Code
326179
CD Block Code
0204
CD Block Name
Mejhia

Location and Distance

Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Sarama, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mejhia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Raniganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Raniganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
312.96 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 706 people in 150 households, with 379 male residents and 327 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 58.5% and ST share is 0% for Sarama. Population density works out to about 225.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
150
Total Population
706
Male Population
379
Female Population
327
Sex Ratio
862.8
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
413
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
196
SC Population Share
58.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sarama list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarama include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
149 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sarama.

Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sarama include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sarama is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sarama show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 271.96 hectares and irrigated land is 149 hectares (54.8% 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
41.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
271.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
122.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
149.0

Other Available Details

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sarama

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 50%
CRM 2 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Bank of India 1 25%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 722143 Bankura Mejhia Mejhia Bankura Mejhia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143
Bank of India CRM 722143 Bankura Mejhia Mejhia Midnapore Bank of India Mejia Branch VILL Po Mejia Mejia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143
State Bank of India CRM 722143 Bankura Mejhia Mejhia Bankura Mejhia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143

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 Sarama village located?

Sarama is in Mejhia Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sarama village in?

Sarama village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Sarama village in?

Sarama village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sarama under?

Sarama comes under Mejhia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarama?

The Census village code of Sarama is 326179.

What is the population of Sarama village?

The village record lists 706 people and 150 households for Sarama.

How many households are in Sarama village?

The village record lists 150 households for Sarama.

What is the male and female population of Sarama?

The record lists 379 male residents and 327 female residents for Sarama.

What is the sex ratio of Sarama village?

The sex ratio of Sarama is 862.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarama village?

The reported geographical area of Sarama is 312.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarama village?

The approximate population density of Sarama is 225.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarama?

The nearest town listed for Sarama is Raniganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Sarama from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarama is about 20 km from Mejhia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sarama?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Sarama.

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

For Sarama, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 271.96 hectares and irrigated land is 149 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sarama?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarama. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sarama.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.