Saitpur - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Saitpur is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Baisinga and around 43 km from Baripada. Saitpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saitpur is 390265. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Saitpur

As per Census 2011, Saitpur village has a total population of 1,292 people, consisting of 658 males and 634 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 678 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 700 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,292658634
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488365
Scheduled Castes (SC)201010
Scheduled Tribes (ST)700351349
Literate Population678416262
Illiterate Population614242372

Nearby Villages of Saitpur

Saitpur 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)
BaghabasaSouth-West1.43 km
DeunchapadaSouth1.92 km
MakandaNorth-West2.06 km
KuradhikaSouth-East2.10 km
PhaljhariEast2.26 km
MasardaWest2.67 km
KapoiNorth-East2.78 km
SansaSouth-West2.82 km
JamsuliEast2.89 km
SaradihaSouth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saitpur

Saitpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Saitpur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saitpur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saitpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saitpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saitpur

Where is Saitpur located?

Saitpur village is located in Betnoti Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saitpur?

Saitpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saitpur?

The pincode of Saitpur is 757032.

What is the population of Saitpur?

Saitpur has a total population of 1,292, including 658 males and 634 females.

How many households are there in Saitpur?

There are 294 households in Saitpur.

What is the literacy rate in Saitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saitpur is 52.48%. Male literacy is 63.22% and female literacy is 41.32%.