Saradhapur Village - Padmapur, Rayagada

Saradhapur is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Tembaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saradhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saradhapur is 427088. The village covers a total geographical area of 1117 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Saradhapur

As per Census 2011, Saradhapur village has a total population of 1,402 people, consisting of 677 males and 725 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saradhapur

Saradhapur 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 Saradhapur

Public transport in the Saradhapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Saradhapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Saradhapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saradhapur

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

Health Facilities in Saradhapur

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

FAQs about Saradhapur