Saragiguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Saragiguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sargiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragiguda is 428255. The village covers a total geographical area of 658 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Saragiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Saragiguda village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 618 males and 711 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.23%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 36.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 788.

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

Nearby Villages of Saragiguda

Saragiguda 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 Saragiguda

Public transport in the Saragiguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Saragiguda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Saragiguda 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 Saragiguda

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

Health Facilities in Saragiguda

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

FAQs about Saragiguda