Sagan - Rayagada, Gajapati

Sagan is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Dambala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagan is 414753. The village covers a total geographical area of 758 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sagan

According to the 2011 Census, Sagan village had a total population of 527 people, including 255 males and 272 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.32%, with male literacy at 45.07% and female literacy at 18.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

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

Nearby Villages of Sagan

Sagan 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 Sagan

Public transport in the Sagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sagan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sagan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagan

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

Health Facilities in Sagan

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

FAQs about Sagan