Saud - Bahanaga, Balasore

Saud is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Saud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saud is 393965. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Saud

According to the 2011 Census, Saud village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 648 males and 576 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320.

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

Nearby Villages of Saud

Saud 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 Saud

Public transport in the Saud is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Saud is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Saud is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saud

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

Health Facilities in Saud

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

FAQs about Saud