Saripur - Balipatna, Khordha

Saripur is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Athantara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saripur is 407624. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Saripur 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 Saripur

According to the 2011 Census, Saripur village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 563 males and 543 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.96%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 87.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while 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 Saripur

Saripur 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 Saripur

Saripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Saripur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Saripur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saripur

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

Health Facilities in Saripur

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

FAQs about Saripur