Sarua - Begunia, Khordha

Sarua is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Khordha and around 10 km from Khordha . Sarua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarua is 407337. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sarua

As per Census 2011, Sarua village has a total population of 1,889 people, consisting of 1,132 males and 757 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 668 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,498 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8891,132757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839390
Scheduled Castes (SC)266139127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18710582
Literate Population1,498962536
Illiterate Population391170221

Nearby Villages of Sarua

Sarua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LokanathpurWest0.93 km
KathakhuntiaNorth1.44 km
JayamangalaSouth-East1.63 km
GaudaputEast1.78 km
SikharadaSouth-West1.92 km
SapaneswarpurNorth-East2.37 km
OlasinghSouth-East2.60 km
KesaradaSouth-West2.71 km
BaghamariWest2.75 km
KaradagadiaSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarua

Sarua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Sarua is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sarua is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sarua

Where is Sarua located?

Sarua village is located in Begunia Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarua?

Sarua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarua?

The pincode of Sarua is 752055.

What is the population of Sarua?

Sarua has a total population of 1,889, including 1,132 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Sarua?

There are 325 households in Sarua.

What is the literacy rate in Sarua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarua is 79.30%. Male literacy is 84.98% and female literacy is 70.81%.