Sarat - Balipatna, Khordha

Sarat is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Pampalo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarat is 407623. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sarat 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 Sarat

As per Census 2011, Sarat village has a total population of 2,405 people, consisting of 1,197 males and 1,208 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,918 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 743 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarat

Sarat 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 Sarat

Sarat 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 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Sarat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sarat is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarat

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

Health Facilities in Sarat

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

FAQs about Sarat