Serapur - Simulia, Balasore

Serapur is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Similia and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Andarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serapur is 394270. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Serapur 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 Serapur

As per Census 2011, Serapur village has a total population of 555 people, consisting of 263 males and 292 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 397 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Serapur

Serapur 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 Serapur

Serapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Serapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Serapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serapur

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

Health Facilities in Serapur

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

FAQs about Serapur