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

As per Census 2011, Sarifpur village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 128 males and 133 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 71 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261128133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241113
Literate Population1909892
Illiterate Population713041

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadinarayanpurNorth-West0.65 km
KaranjigunupurSouth-East0.78 km
OhabpuraEast1.01 km
SaradpurNorth-West1.17 km
NirgundiSouth-West1.76 km
JalamanduaNorth-East2.12 km
IchhadamajapharpurSouth2.21 km
PirijipurWest2.30 km
HirarampurSouth2.36 km
BaghmaraNorth-West2.55 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarifpur

Where is Sarifpur located?

Sarifpur village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarifpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarifpur is Jalamandua.

What is the pincode of Sarifpur?

The pincode of Sarifpur is 756117.

What is the population of Sarifpur?

Sarifpur has a total population of 261, including 128 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Sarifpur?

There are 65 households in Sarifpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sarifpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarifpur is 72.80%. Male literacy is 76.56% and female literacy is 69.17%.