Sajanagarh - Nilagiri, Balasore

Sajanagarh is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Nilagiri and around 24 km from Baleshwar. Sajangarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sajanagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sajanagarh is 393157. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 756041 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sajanagarh

As per Census 2011, Sajanagarh village has a total population of 2,565 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,271 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 374 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,571 literate and 994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,420 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5651,2941,271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)374195179
Scheduled Castes (SC)1639271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,420694726
Literate Population1,571898673
Illiterate Population994396598

Nearby Villages of Sajanagarh

Sajanagarh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GandamarasahiEast0.93 km
BanthiapadaSouth-West1.15 km
KusumianSouth-East1.99 km
TendaSouth2.32 km
JadidaEast2.76 km
JamudihaNorth-East3.05 km
SiadimalSouth3.19 km
PodasulSouth-East3.44 km
GokulapaniSouth-East3.53 km
JaganathapurSouth-East3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sajanagarh

Public transport in the Sajanagarh is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Sajanagarh is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sajanagarh is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sajanagarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sajanagarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sajanagarh

Where is Sajanagarh located?

Sajanagarh village is located in Nilagiri Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sajanagarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Sajanagarh is Sajangarh.

What is the pincode of Sajanagarh?

The pincode of Sajanagarh is 756041.

What is the population of Sajanagarh?

Sajanagarh has a total population of 2,565, including 1,294 males and 1,271 females.

How many households are there in Sajanagarh?

There are 641 households in Sajanagarh.

What is the literacy rate in Sajanagarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sajanagarh is 61.25%. Male literacy is 69.40% and female literacy is 52.95%.