Saruda - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Saruda is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 87 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Astakuanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saruda is 388630. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Saruda

According to the 2011 Census, Saruda village had a total population of 159 people, including 81 males and 78 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.16%, with male literacy at 30.30% and female literacy at 9.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Saruda

Saruda 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 Saruda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Saruda. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Saruda is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saruda is about 30 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 Saruda

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

Health Facilities in Saruda

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

FAQs about Saruda