Saria - Banspal, Keonjhar

Saria is a village situated in the Banspal tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Baragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saria is 386497. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Saria

According to the 2011 Census, Saria village had a total population of 291 people, including 142 males and 149 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.54%, with male literacy at 58.56% and female literacy at 27.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Saria

Saria 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 Saria

Saria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Saria is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Saria is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saria

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

Health Facilities in Saria

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

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