Sarida - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Sarida is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Nandipada and around 113 km from Kendujhar. Habaleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarida is 387233. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sarida

According to the 2011 Census, Sarida village had a total population of 421 people, including 209 males and 212 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.55%, with male literacy at 95.43% and female literacy at 78.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarida

Sarida 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 Sarida

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sarida. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sarida is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sarida is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarida

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

Health Facilities in Sarida

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

FAQs about Sarida