Sarasada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Sarasada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sarsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasada is 394547. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sarasada

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasada village had a total population of 2,382 people, including 1,235 males and 1,147 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 78.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 737, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasada

Sarasada 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 Sarasada

Sarasada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sarasada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Sarasada is about 20 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 Sarasada

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

Health Facilities in Sarasada

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

FAQs about Sarasada