Sarapa - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Sarapa is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Bhusan Steel Limited and around 48 km from Dhenkanal. Nuagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarapa is 402984. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sarapa

According to the 2011 Census, Sarapa village had a total population of 486 people, including 255 males and 231 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.49%, with male literacy at 94.95% and female literacy at 73.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarapa

Sarapa 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 Sarapa

Sarapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Sarapa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sarapa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarapa

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

Health Facilities in Sarapa

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

FAQs about Sarapa