Saralikud - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Saralikud is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Batighara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saralikud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saralikud is 397136. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saralikud

According to the 2011 Census, Saralikud village had a total population of 146 people, including 140 males and 6 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 43 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 73.57% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Saralikud

Saralikud 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 Saralikud

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Saralikud. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Saralikud is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Saralikud is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saralikud

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

Health Facilities in Saralikud

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

FAQs about Saralikud