Saudia - Darpan, Jajpur

Saudia is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Balichandrapur and around 60 km from Jajapur . Saudia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saudia is 401813. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 754292 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Saudia

According to the 2011 Census, Saudia village had a total population of 4,252 people, including 2,163 males and 2,089 females, living in 1,005 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.65%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 71.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,379, 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 Saudia

Saudia 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 Saudia

Saudia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Saudia is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Saudia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saudia

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

Health Facilities in Saudia

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

FAQs about Saudia