Sagar - Narsinghpur, Cuttack

Sagar is a village situated in the Narsinghpur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 63 km from Narasinghpur and around 115 km from Cuttack. Sagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagar is 398572. The village covers a total geographical area of 705 hectares and falls under the 754037 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sagar

As per Census 2011, Sagar village has a total population of 3,394 people, consisting of 1,776 males and 1,618 females. The village has 831 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,734 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3941,7761,618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)346177169
Scheduled Castes (SC)570293277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382315
Literate Population2,7341,5121,222
Illiterate Population660264396

Nearby Villages of Sagar

Sagar 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)
PhatatangarNorth1.79 km
DalkibahalSouth-East2.12 km
MahulmundaNorth-West2.81 km
ManapaliSouth-West2.90 km
DehuripadaSouth-West3.65 km
BailamaNorth-West3.93 km
JurajamNorth-East4.03 km
Phiringibahal(bad)West4.05 km
SialjoreNorth4.10 km
DangajoreSouth-East4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sagar

Sagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sagar is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sagar

Where is Sagar located?

Sagar village is located in Narsinghpur Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sagar is Sagara.

What is the pincode of Sagar?

The pincode of Sagar is 754037.

What is the population of Sagar?

Sagar has a total population of 3,394, including 1,776 males and 1,618 females.

How many households are there in Sagar?

There are 831 households in Sagar.

What is the literacy rate in Sagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagar is 80.55%. Male literacy is 85.14% and female literacy is 75.53%.