Sarania - Kodala, Ganjam

Sarania is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kalimaghi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarania is 411699. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarania

As per Census 2011, Sarania village has a total population of 56 people, consisting of 29 males and 27 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13 literate and 43 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population562927
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562927
Literate Population1394
Illiterate Population432023

Nearby Villages of Sarania

Sarania 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhaladiEast1.46 km
MarudipalliWest1.48 km
JogiagulaSouth2.00 km
RamapalliSouth-East2.34 km
KalimeghiSouth-West2.66 km
NityanandapalliSouth-West2.88 km
JagilipadaraSouth3.44 km
KandharanipadaSouth-West3.97 km
SanaustapadaSouth-West4.18 km
HatibadiWest4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarania

Public transport in the Sarania is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Sarania is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sarania is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarania

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sarania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarania

Where is Sarania located?

Sarania village is located in Kodala Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarania?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarania is Kalimaghi.

What is the pincode of Sarania?

The pincode of Sarania is 761032.

What is the population of Sarania?

Sarania has a total population of 56, including 29 males and 27 females.

How many households are there in Sarania?

There are 13 households in Sarania.

What is the literacy rate in Sarania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarania is 23.21%. Male literacy is 31.03% and female literacy is 14.81%.