Sauria - Delanga, Puri

Sauria is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sauria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauria is 408591. The village covers a total geographical area of 751 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sauria

According to the 2011 Census, Sauria village had a total population of 4,185 people, including 2,142 males and 2,043 females, living in 954 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 89.56% and female literacy at 77.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Sauria

Sauria 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 Sauria

Sauria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Sauria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sauria is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sauria

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

Health Facilities in Sauria

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

FAQs about Sauria