Serama - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Serama is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gunupur and around 65 km from Rayagada . Bhamini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serama is 426717. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016 hectares and falls under the 765024 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Serama 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 Serama

According to the 2011 Census, Serama village had a total population of 296 people, including 141 males and 155 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Serama

Serama 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 Serama

Serama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Serama is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Serama is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serama

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

Health Facilities in Serama

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

FAQs about Serama