Saraba - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Saraba is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Ziralio serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraba is 397398. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Saraba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saraba

According to the 2011 Census, Saraba village had a total population of 821 people, including 402 males and 419 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.34%, with male literacy at 96.18% and female literacy at 82.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraba

Saraba 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 Saraba

Saraba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Saraba is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Saraba is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraba

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

Health Facilities in Saraba

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

FAQs about Saraba