Saragada - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Saragada is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Jharpokharia and around 35 km from Baripada. Rajaloka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragada is 387939. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Saraskana 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 568 people, consisting of 276 males and 292 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Saragada

Public transport in the Saragada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Saragada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saragada is about 35 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 Saragada

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

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:

FAQs about Saragada