Sarakana - Balianta, Khordha

Sarakana is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Sarakana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarakana is 407583. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 752100 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sarakana

As per Census 2011, Sarakana village has a total population of 2,571 people, consisting of 1,268 males and 1,303 females. The village has 581 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,897 literate and 674 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,089 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarakana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sarakana

Sarakana 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 Sarakana

Sarakana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Sarakana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sarakana is about 39 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 Sarakana

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

Health Facilities in Sarakana

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

FAQs about Sarakana