Sarujuli - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Sarujuli is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 83 km from Bhawanipatna. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarujuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarujuli is 422451. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sarujuli

According to the 2011 Census, Sarujuli village had a total population of 902 people, including 462 males and 440 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.36%, with male literacy at 69.00% and female literacy at 43.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarujuli

Sarujuli 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 Sarujuli

Sarujuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sarujuli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sarujuli is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarujuli

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

Health Facilities in Sarujuli

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

FAQs about Sarujuli