Sardhapur - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Sardhapur is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Khuntia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sardhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sardhapur is 424002. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 766103 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sardhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sardhapur village had a total population of 459 people, including 219 males and 240 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.73%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 43.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Sardhapur

Sardhapur 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 Sardhapur

Sardhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Sardhapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sardhapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sardhapur

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

Health Facilities in Sardhapur

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

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