Serango - Gumma, Gajapati

Serango is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Serango and around 38 km from Paralakhemundi. Serango village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serango is 414360. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Serango

As per Census 2011, Serango village has a total population of 2,415 people, consisting of 1,248 males and 1,167 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,668 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4151,2481,167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290160130
Scheduled Castes (SC)21912
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18912069
Literate Population1,668936732
Illiterate Population747312435

Nearby Villages of Serango

Serango 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)
KumundiaNorth1.01 km
TarbaulEast1.38 km
AmeisingiSouth-East1.82 km
TargiNorth-West1.93 km
BhubaniSouth-East1.99 km
RoisingNorth-East2.04 km
RagaijholNorth-West2.46 km
TarajasingNorth-East2.65 km
TuburadaEast2.67 km
JadasingiNorth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Serango

Serango is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Parlakhemundi to Serango is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Serango is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serango

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

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

Health Facilities in Serango

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

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

FAQs about Serango

Where is Serango located?

Serango village is located in Gumma Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Serango?

Serango is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Serango?

The pincode of Serango is 761207.

What is the population of Serango?

Serango has a total population of 2,415, including 1,248 males and 1,167 females.

How many households are there in Serango?

There are 496 households in Serango.

What is the literacy rate in Serango?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Serango is 69.07%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 62.72%.