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

As per Census 2011, Sauntpur village has a total population of 2,110 people, consisting of 1,099 males and 1,011 females. The village has 547 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,397 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sauntpur are given below:

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