Sarakatia

Sarakatia is a village located in Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Digapahandi (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Kankia is the gram panchayat of Sarakatia village.

Sarakatia has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sarakatia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarakatia is 412887. The village spans a total geographical area of 288 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761008. Brahmapur is nearest town to Sarakatia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sarakatia 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 Digapahandi 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.

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Population of Sarakatia

Below is a concise population overview of Sarakatia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sarakatia village:

• The total population of Sarakatia village is around 326, including approximately 160 males and 166 females, with a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 41 children aged 0–6 years in Sarakatia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Sarakatia village has 324 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Sarakatia village is about 53.68%, with male literacy at 69.38% and female literacy at 38.55%.
• There are around 78 households in Sarakatia village.

Connectivity of Sarakatia

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

Nearby Villages of Sarakatia

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

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