Saru - Hinjili, Ganjam

Saru is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Saru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saru is 412316. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Hinjilicut is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Saru

As per Census 2011, Saru village has a total population of 2,706 people, consisting of 1,312 males and 1,394 females. The village has 639 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,843 literate and 863 illiterate residents. Additionally, 834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saru

Saru 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 Saru

Saru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinjilicut to Saru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Saru is about 40 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 Saru

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

Health Facilities in Saru

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

FAQs about Saru