Saurada - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Saurada is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Gunupur and around 55 km from Rayagada . Gulunthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saurada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saurada is 426704. The village covers a total geographical area of 714 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Saurada 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 Saurada

According to the 2011 Census, Saurada village had a total population of 169 people, including 81 males and 88 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.61%, with male literacy at 46.03% and female literacy at 21.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Saurada

Saurada 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 Saurada

Saurada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Saurada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Saurada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saurada

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

Health Facilities in Saurada

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

FAQs about Saurada