Sarifpur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Sarifpur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Dhamanagar and around 15 km from Bhadrak. Jalamandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarifpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarifpur is 394608. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sarifpur 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 Sarifpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sarifpur village had a total population of 261 people, including 128 males and 133 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.17%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 76.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarifpur

Sarifpur 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 Sarifpur

Sarifpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sarifpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Sarifpur is about 15 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 Sarifpur

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

Health Facilities in Sarifpur

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

FAQs about Sarifpur