Saranda - Attabira, Bargarh

Saranda is a village situated in the Attabira tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attabira and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Chakuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saranda is 380896. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 768027 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Saranda

According to the 2011 Census, Saranda village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 575 males and 598 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 88.80% and female literacy at 75.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Saranda

Saranda 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 Saranda

Saranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Attabira, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Saranda

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

Health Facilities in Saranda

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

FAQs about Saranda