Sarai Village
Sarai is a revenue village in Chandla tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 685 in 192 households (Census 2011).
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685 souls. 192 homes.
Chandla tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
Sarai today
- Barley(Jau)₹2,800Naugaon APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,850LavKush Nagar(Laundi) APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole)₹6,300Chhatarpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Sarai at a glance
Sarai is a mid-sized village of Chandla tehsil: 685 people in 192 households (Census 2011), 53rd of its 86 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 81.2%, above Chhatarpur district's 59.2% (Chandla tehsil: 60.6%), while the sex ratio was 957 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 880. It falls under Labraha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 471525. The village covers 670 hectares — about 6.7 km², or roughly 102 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Makundpur, about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Lavkush Nagar (लवकुश नगर) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 173 m above sea level At Sarai's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Sarai is in the Labraha (लबरहा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Labraha
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sarai compares
By population, Sarai ranks #53 of 86 inhabited villages in Chandla tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sarai ranks
| Ranked by | Sarai | In Chhatarpur district | In Madhya Pradesh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 685 | 684 of 1,085 (tied) | 27,392 of 51,903 (tied)above 47% | 941 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 192 | 547 of 1,085 (tied) | 20,533 of 51,903 (tied)above 60% | 194 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 81.2% | 11 of 1,085 | 3,163 of 51,903 (tied)above 94% | 58.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 957 per 1,000 males | 96 of 1,082 (tied) | 21,327 of 51,811 (tied)above 58% | 878 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 3.57 per household | 1,070 of 1,085 | 50,483 of 51,903 (tied)above 3% | 4.81 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 102.3 per km² | 842 of 1,085 | 42,407 of 50,614 (tied)above 16% | 182.3 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 33.3% | 1,007 of 1,085 (tied) | 45,937 of 51,903 (tied)above 11% | 47.5% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sarai
In Chhatarpur district
- BijawaliBuxwaha, Chhatarpur653 people · 79.3% literate · 943 per 1,000 · 3.80 per householdCompare →
- KhiriyakhurdBuxwaha, Chhatarpur676 people · 71.2% literate · 920 per 1,000 · 3.91 per householdCompare →
- PuraGhuwara, Chhatarpur501 people · 77.3% literate · 891 per 1,000 · 3.07 per householdCompare →
- NandponBuxwaha, Chhatarpur453 people · 74.6% literate · 895 per 1,000 · 3.91 per householdCompare →
- ChhaikuwanBada Malhera, Chhatarpur734 people · 73.7% literate · 911 per 1,000 · 4.24 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Madhya Pradesh
- Pipariya ChampatPatharia, Damoh720 people · 82.0% literate · 951 per 1,000 · 3.64 per householdCompare →
- BahdawadKurai, Seoni738 people · 79.1% literate · 958 per 1,000 · 3.64 per householdCompare →
- HarduwaniPatharia, Damoh635 people · 81.8% literate · 972 per 1,000 · 3.67 per householdCompare →
- TataSirmour, Rewa600 people · 81.3% literate · 954 per 1,000 · 3.73 per householdCompare →
- Bargaon (Khanaura)Narayanganj, Mandla732 people · 82.1% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 3.68 per householdCompare →
Compare Sarai with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sarai had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 471525
Other villages in Chandla tehsil
View all 89 →Sarai — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Madhya Pradesh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+23.5%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 685Census 2011
- Male / female
- 350 / 335
- Households
- 192
- People per home
- 3.6
- Literacy rate
- 81.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 228
- Work participation
- 33.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sarai on the map
Sarai · 25.0189° N, 80.1210° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Sarai's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postNearest services to Sarai
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Sarai's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeBachhon Branch Post Office · 4.1 km (straight line) · PIN 471525 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Chandla · 9.1 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sarai
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Government Hospital,Chandla · Hospital9.1 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Sarai
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Sarai's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices415 in Chhatarpur district
Post office · 4.1 km away (straight line)
- Salaiya Branch Post Office
Post office · 4.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.4 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics28 in Chhatarpur district
Hospital · 9.1 km away (straight line)
Chandla
Primary / community health centre · 14 km away (straight line)
Beera
Hospital · 18 km away (straight line)
CHC Laundi
Schools & anganwadis2 in Chhatarpur district
Colleges & universities1 in Chhatarpur district
- Banda University of Agriculture and Technology
University · 61 km away (straight line)
- Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya
University · 75 km away (straight line)
- JRD STATE UNIVERSITY, CHITRAKOOT
University · 78 km away (straight line)
Chitrakoot
Police & fire stations2 in Chhatarpur district
Temples37 in Chhatarpur district
Other places of worship7 in Chhatarpur district
Transport28 in Chhatarpur district
- Singhpur Dumra
Railway station · 23 km away (straight line)
- Raghouli
Railway station · 27 km away (straight line)
- Rajnagar K
Railway station · 28 km away (straight line)
Community places4 in Chhatarpur district
All places in Chandla tehsil (13) →Places of worship in Sarai →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Sarai
Where is Sarai located?
Sarai is a village in Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Sarai in?
Sarai is in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Sarai belong to?
Sarai comes under the Labraha gram panchayat.
How is Sarai written in the local script?
Sarai is written सरई.
What is the pincode of Sarai?
The pincode of Sarai, Chandla, Chhatarpur is 471525.
What is the population of Sarai?
As per the 2011 Census, Sarai had a population of 685 (350 males and 335 females).
How many households are there in Sarai?
Sarai had 192 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sarai?
Sarai covers about 670 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sarai?
The literacy rate of Sarai was 81.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sarai?
Sarai had 957 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarai in?
Sarai is in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Sarai?
Vishnu Datt Sharma (V.D.Sharma) (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Khajuraho Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sarai, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Sarai in?
Sarai is in the Chandla assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Sarai?
Ahirwar Dileep (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chandla assembly seat, which includes Sarai, in 2023.
Which development block is Sarai in?
Sarai is in the Lavkush Nagar (लवकुश नगर) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sarai?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarai is 457645 and its Census 2011 village code is 457645.
Which villages are near Sarai?
Villages near Sarai include Makundpur (1.2 km), Pandepurwa (2.1 km), Kitpura (2.2 km), Ranipur (3.4 km), Lawraha (3.4 km).
What is the population of Sarai in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sarai's Census 2011 population of 685 by Madhya Pradesh's official RGI projection (+23.5% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 850 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sarai?
The sarpanch of Sarai has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 9.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chhatarpur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley(Jau) · Barley | Naugaon APMC | 2,780 | 2,820 | 2,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Desi (F.A.Q. Split) | LavKush Nagar(Laundi) APMC | 6,510 | 7,000 | 6,850 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Bakswaha APMC | 5,500 | 5,620 | 5,620 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Naugaon APMC | 6,450 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Urda/Urd | Chhatarpur APMC | 5,500 | 6,500 | 6,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Urda/Urd | Badamalhera APMC | 5,650 | 6,200 | 5,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Urda/Urd | Rajnagar APMC | 5,650 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Peas · Pea | LavKush Nagar(Laundi) APMC | 4,205 | 4,250 | 4,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sarai's shops. Best mandi price near Sarai →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026