Saurajalang - Rayagada, Gajapati

Saurajalang is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jalango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saurajalang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saurajalang is 414737. The village covers a total geographical area of 545 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Saurajalang 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 Saurajalang

According to the 2011 Census, Saurajalang village had a total population of 426 people, including 156 males and 270 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,731 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 67.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Saurajalang

Saurajalang 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 Saurajalang

Saurajalang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Saurajalang is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Saurajalang is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saurajalang

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

Health Facilities in Saurajalang

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

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