Saranda - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Saranda is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Gorumahisani and around 81 km from Baripada. Sargoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saranda is 387784. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Saranda

According to the 2011 Census, Saranda village had a total population of 594 people, including 289 males and 305 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.09%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 49.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Saranda

Saranda 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 Saranda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Saranda. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Saranda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saranda is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saranda

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

Health Facilities in Saranda

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

FAQs about Saranda