Sarugan - Khaira, Balasore

Sarugan is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Khaira and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Sarugan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarugan is 393480. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Sarugan 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 Sarugan

As per Census 2011, Sarugan village has a total population of 1,536 people, consisting of 770 males and 766 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,144 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarugan

Sarugan 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 Sarugan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sarugan. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sarugan is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarugan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarugan

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

Health Facilities in Sarugan

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

FAQs about Sarugan