Serapur - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Serapur is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Paeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serapur is 397361. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Serapur 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 Serapur

According to the 2011 Census, Serapur village had a total population of 265 people, including 141 males and 124 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.52%, with male literacy at 96.92% and female literacy at 89.74%.

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

Nearby Villages of Serapur

Serapur 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 Serapur

Public transport in the Serapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Serapur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Serapur 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 Serapur

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

Health Facilities in Serapur

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

FAQs about Serapur