Sauntpur - Puintala, Balangir

Sauntpur is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Balangir and around 9 km from Balangir. Sauntpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauntpur is 420070. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 767071 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sauntpur 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 Sauntpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sauntpur village had a total population of 2,110 people, including 1,099 males and 1,011 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 63.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Sauntpur

Sauntpur 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 Sauntpur

Sauntpur 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 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Sauntpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sauntpur is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sauntpur

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

Health Facilities in Sauntpur

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

FAQs about Sauntpur