Sakiri - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Sakiri is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sakeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakiri is 406526. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sakiri

According to the 2011 Census, Sakiri village had a total population of 2,044 people, including 1,053 males and 991 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.43%, with male literacy at 96.15% and female literacy at 76.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakiri

Sakiri 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 Sakiri

Sakiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Sakiri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakiri

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

Health Facilities in Sakiri

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

FAQs about Sakiri