Sarkona - Khaira, Balasore

Sarkona is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Khaira and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Sarkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkona is 393489. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sarkona 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 Sarkona

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkona village had a total population of 1,375 people, including 706 males and 669 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.48%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 82.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkona

Sarkona 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 Sarkona

Sarkona 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 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sarkona is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarkona is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkona

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

Health Facilities in Sarkona

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

FAQs about Sarkona