Saurachachina - Kodala, Ganjam

Saurachachina is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Saura Chachina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saurachachina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saurachachina is 411689. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Saurachachina 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 Saurachachina

According to the 2011 Census, Saurachachina village had a total population of 2,017 people, including 1,047 males and 970 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.16%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 51.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 964, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Saurachachina

Saurachachina 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 Saurachachina

Saurachachina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Saurachachina is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Saurachachina is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saurachachina

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

Health Facilities in Saurachachina

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

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