Saragada - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Saragada is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sargoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragada is 388101. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Saragada

As per Census 2011, Saragada village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 248 males and 280 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 1,129 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 284 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population528248280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672938
Scheduled Tribes (ST)366170196
Literate Population284171113
Illiterate Population24477167

Nearby Villages of Saragada

Saragada 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)
ChaturisahiWest0.74 km
MahiskudarEast1.34 km
BadajodiNorth-East1.37 km
PatharkataSouth-West1.49 km
GunduriaSouth1.85 km
BadpurunapaniEast2.00 km
JaganathpurNorth2.61 km
KudumdaNorth-East2.72 km
JamjhariSouth-West2.88 km
BadmanadaSouth-East3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saragada

Saragada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Saragada is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saragada is about 80 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 Saragada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saragada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Saragada

Where is Saragada located?

Saragada village is located in Bisoi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saragada?

The Gram Panchayat of Saragada is Sargoda.

What is the pincode of Saragada?

The pincode of Saragada is 757033.

What is the population of Saragada?

Saragada has a total population of 528, including 248 males and 280 females.

How many households are there in Saragada?

There are 131 households in Saragada.

What is the literacy rate in Saragada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saragada is 53.79%. Male literacy is 68.95% and female literacy is 40.36%.