Saragadi - Khariar, Nuapada

Saragadi is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Risigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saragadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saragadi is 422010. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Saragadi

According to the 2011 Census, Saragadi village had a total population of 673 people, including 328 males and 345 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.82%, with male literacy at 59.63% and female literacy at 40.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Saragadi

Saragadi 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 Saragadi

Public transport in the Saragadi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Saragadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Saragadi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saragadi

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

Health Facilities in Saragadi

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

FAQs about Saragadi