Saraskana - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Saraskana is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Jharpokharia and around 43 km from Baripada. Saraskana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraskana is 387881. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Saraskana 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 Saraskana

As per Census 2011, Saraskana village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 681 males and 642 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraskana

Saraskana 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 Saraskana

Saraskana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Saraskana is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Saraskana is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraskana

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

Health Facilities in Saraskana

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

FAQs about Saraskana