Saagan

Saagan is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Dambala is the gram panchayat of Saagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Saagan unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Saagan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Saagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saagan is 414753. The village spans a total geographical area of 758 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Saagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saagan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saagan

Population of Saagan

According to the 2011 Census, Saagan has a total population of about 527, with approximately 255 males and 272 females. The sex ratio is around 1066 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 523. The overall literacy rate is approximately 26.57%, with male literacy at about 37.65% and female literacy near 16.18%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saagan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Saagan. As per the 2011 stats, Saagan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Saagan

Knowing the nearby villages of Saagan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Saagan.

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