Sarukana - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Sarukana is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Khunta and around 29 km from Baripada. Sankhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarukana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarukana is 390902. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sarukana

According to the 2011 Census, Sarukana village had a total population of 884 people, including 439 males and 445 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 51.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarukana

Sarukana 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 Sarukana

Sarukana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Sarukana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sarukana is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarukana

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

Health Facilities in Sarukana

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

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