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

According to the 2011 Census, Saru village had a total population of 2,706 people, including 1,312 males and 1,394 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.98%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 68.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 834, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

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