Sarairasi

Sarairasi is a village located in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India, situated on the banks of the River Ghaghra (locally known as Saryu). Sarairasi comprises two small villages: Sarairasi Gaon and Bhaglapur. Ayodhya, which is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Ram is 7 km from Sarairasi. The village has a great heritage and many sites

History

The village is said to be the estate of Nisha Baba. Local beliefs are that it is due to Nisha baba villagers of Sarairasi never paid the Land Tax to the local British governors. The first settlement for the people of Sarairasi goes back to days of Aurangzeb. The ancestors of the local Rajputs hail from Rajasthan. Sarairasi was also a centre of one of many battles of the Mutiny of 1857.

Prominent personalities

1.GajRaj singh : He has been one of the most consistent and most prominent person in the village. Started his life with troubles everywhere He was like a Captain of a sinking ship. He with the God's Grace was able to Stable his life and Family. Down to Earth and a very Pleasing Personality. Currently working as a Civil CONTRACTOR in the PWD DEPARTMENT.

2.Lallu Singh : Considered to be a Fool as per the common thinking which persist among the villagers. But he is one of the Brightest sons Mother Sarairasi has ever given birth. Served as a I.A.S cadet officer in Andaman & Nicobar Island.

^[1]3.DR.Rambachan Singh : Even though he is born in a family which has a past of criminal background. This guy is a great philanthropist as far the way he have given livelihood to the people who are in his influence. Moreover, he is a face of North Indians in KALYAN constituency of Maharshtra state. He was congress candidate for the same. Before all these things he is a Ex- registrar of BIRLA COLLEGE.

4.Ekadashi singh : He is one of the most sought out figure in sarairasi village. A down to earth fellow with humble and sober personality. He has Been the flag Bearer of politics as far as sarairasi is concerned. 2 times member of zilla panchayat (A local body of panchayti raj system of India)

5.Avdhesh prasad singh : He is the Man with talent in his backyard. One of the front runners among the students of his era of 1970-1980. One of most talented of the lot but was unable to find the zeal which his other non talented counterparts enjoy. Currently Settled in MUMBAI.

6.Shitla prasad singh : He is currently serving as a Principal in C.B.S INTERCOLLEGE. Having a well versed and a fruitful family

7.Adv Shivbachan singh : He was the so called "DABBANG" of the sarairasi village. Having a good political influence. But as you say the time turns its tide and even the most cunning such as Alexender was not able to handle the tide. "AS YOU SOW SHALL YOU REAP" is what most suitable on this fellow. He is suspected in one of the Murder cases and number of criminal cases pending against him. Whatever may be the case he have enjoyed authority. Moreover, a 2 time BLOCK HEAD.

8.Rajendra singh : A educationist running an Intercollege in the Village

9.Topi guruji alias Mahant : A teacher by profession along with being a mahant in his own temple

10.Ishwardas singh : He is some time controversial but overall a nice guy. But now retired as a teacher.

11.Shyambahadur Singh : He is the person who have the will stronger than the ROCK OF GIBRALTER. He doesn't believe in giving up. Involved in various controversies

12.Kanikram Singh : This guy has monopolised the Local Politics of the village. Dynasty politics you can say is far more better word. Has been ruling the local politics from so many years.

13.Babulal Singh : Father of ajai singh who was fatherly figure and a role model for each and every Youngster of sarairasi village. Moreover his good achievement and progress ended on a sad note due to his Sudden Demise.

14.Havaldar Singh : One of the most prominent Biz person of the village. Currently runs a firm in New Delhi.

A section of people believe that the prominent Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary, Subash Chandra Bose visited Sarairasi as a godman called 'Gumnami Baba'.

Geography & demographics

Faizabad is located at 26°47′N 82°08′E / 26.78°N 82.13°E / 26.78; 82.13[1]. It has an average elevation of 97 metres (318 feet) above sea level. As of 2001 ^[2]SARAIRASI had a population of nearly 8000 males constituting 52% of the population and females 48%. Sarairasi has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 20%. In Faizabad, 14% of the population is under 10 years of age. Suryavanshi Rajputs are the Majority in the Village along with sizeable population of OBC,SC and ST community.

The Rajputs have divided themselves in Wards aka patti. The several Pattis are as given below:

1. Baba Patti
2. Tihaua Patti
3. Gadhaiya Patti
4. Adhiyariya Patti
5. Nauaa Patti
6. Kaka Patti

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Accessibility

Sarairasi is well connected with Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Allahabad. It is situated exactly 12 km away from the District Headquarters on Akbarpur Road.

By air the nearest airports are Lucknow (128 km) and Varanasi (200 km).

By road Sarairasi is situated on the Akbarpur road and has good connectivity with Lucknow (128 km), Varanasi (200 km), Allahabad (165 km) and Gorakhpur. The state government's Road Transport Service runs regular and frequent buses to and from these cities.

By Rail The Indian Railways network connects Faizabad directly with Lucknow (3 hours.), Varanasi (4 hours.) and Allahabad (5 hours). Direct trains also connect Faizabad to Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai. And from Faizabad one can take Vikram (a advanced version of an auto rickshaw) from Fauaara or Fatehgang which will take Rs.7 INR as a fare.

Climate

Summer (March to July) temperatures can range from 35 to 45 degrees Celsius. Winters (November to January) temperatures can range from 6 to 25 degrees Celsius. Rains during monsoon season (July to September).

Places to See

• Kalimai chaura: literally meaning 'Place of Lord kali', this temple is beautifully built and the cleanlines and the pollution free environment is just spiritual.
• Gayatri Temple: located in Kali mai chaura area, this temple is beautifully built with eye catching Idol of Gayatri Devi. The temple is looked after by Mahant baba and Sarvan Baba.
• Ramlila Manch: located next to the Gayatri mandir and kali mai chura.This is the main attraction of local villagers in month of navratri since Ramlila is performed here.
• Nisha Baba's well: this is situated adjacent to Akbarpur Road passing through Sarairasi village.

Shopping

• Purabazar: next to Rajepur, is the central market of Sarairasi village. One can find vegetables, fruits and spices in this market. Also, there are numerous jewellery shops in the area which cater to Faizabad town and many villages which lie in nearby areas. Some leading cloth shops could be easily found in this area. This market also has many prominent books and stationary shops of the town.

• Darshan nagar: About 4 kilometers away from sarairasi (towards Faizabad) lies the Drashannagar market which has a multitude of shops. The market also has some seed shops which cater to the farmers of the adjoining regions.

Educational Institutes

1. Dr.RamPrassana Maniram singh Mahavidyalaya^[3][4]
2. H.B.S Intercollege
3. C.B.S Intercollege
4. ^[5]Government operated schools up to 8th standard.

References

1. ^ http://rmspgcollege.com/
2. ^ http://www.videocon.com/wps/wcm/connect/65fb28804362a6f3abd8ab56cf2cb4c9/U.P+(EAST)-LAUNCHING+TOWNS.PDF?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=65fb28804362a6f3abd8ab56cf2cb4c9
3. ^ "Dr. Ram Prasanna Maniram Singh Post Graduate College". http://drpmrscollege.org/contact.html. Retrieved 2010-10-15. 
4. ^ "Dr Ram Prasanna Maniram Singh Mahavidyalaya Sarairasi". punjabcolleges.com. http://www.punjabcolleges.com/38312-indiacolleges-Dr-Ram-Prasanna-Maniram-Singh-Mahavidyalaya-Sarairasi/. Retrieved 2010-10-15. 
5. ^ http://basicsalary.up.nic.in/RURAL_SCHOOL_list.asp?dcode=47&dname=faizabad&P=P