Sardang - Khaira, Balasore

Sardang is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Khaira and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Sardang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sardang is 393672. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sardang

According to the 2011 Census, Sardang village had a total population of 4,100 people, including 2,073 males and 2,027 females, living in 999 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 72.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Sardang

Sardang 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 Sardang

Sardang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sardang is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sardang is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sardang

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

Health Facilities in Sardang

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

FAQs about Sardang