Serko Village - Titlagarh, Balangir

Serko is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghantabahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serko is 421572. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Serko

As per Census 2011, Serko village has a total population of 642 people, consisting of 322 males and 320 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 642 322 320
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 84 40 44
Scheduled Castes (SC) 113 52 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 79 40 39
Literate Population 371 232 139
Illiterate Population 271 90 181

Nearby Villages of Serko

Serko 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KhairkhuntaSouth1.24 km
PudapadarEast1.77 km
KatarkelaNorth2.35 km
SargunamundaSouth-East2.45 km
UdepurNorth-West2.52 km
JamjoreEast2.64 km
BagdorNorth-East2.66 km
BineikelaSouth-West2.77 km
AmurlaSouth2.91 km
PendrapadarNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Serko

Serko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Serko is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Serko is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serko

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Serko

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Serko

Where is Serko located?

Serko village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Serko?

The Gram Panchayat of Serko is Ghantabahali.

What is the pincode of Serko?

The pincode of Serko is 767033.

What is the population of Serko?

Serko has a total population of 642, including 322 males and 320 females.

How many households are there in Serko?

There are 171 households in Serko.

What is the literacy rate in Serko?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Serko is 57.79%. Male literacy is 72.05% and female literacy is 43.44%.