Saraswatipada - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Saraswatipada is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Patana and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Silipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraswatipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraswatipada is 385860. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Saraswatipada

According to the 2011 Census, Saraswatipada village had a total population of 357 people, including 165 males and 192 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 67.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraswatipada

Saraswatipada 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 Saraswatipada

Saraswatipada 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 Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Saraswatipada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Saraswatipada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraswatipada

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

Health Facilities in Saraswatipada

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

FAQs about Saraswatipada