Sargad - Loisinga, Balangir

Sargad is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Balangir and around 25 km from Balangir. Sargad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sargad is 419993. The village covers a total geographical area of 625 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sargad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sargad

According to the 2011 Census, Sargad village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,455 males and 1,434 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 58.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sargad

Sargad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sargad

Sargad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Sargad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sargad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sargad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sargad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sargad village are given below:

FAQs about Sargad