Saundia - Khaira, Balasore

Saundia is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Khaira and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Makhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saundia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saundia is 393571. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Saundia 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 Saundia

According to the 2011 Census, Saundia village had a total population of 1,710 people, including 855 males and 855 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.60%, with male literacy at 91.77% and female literacy at 83.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Saundia

Saundia 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 Saundia

Saundia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Saundia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Saundia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saundia

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

Health Facilities in Saundia

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

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