Sagjori - Balisankara, Sundargarh

Sagjori is a village situated in the Balisankara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Talasara and around 70 km from Sundargarh. Sagbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagjori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagjori is 383983. The village covers a total geographical area of 747 hectares and falls under the 770074 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Sagjori

According to the 2011 Census, Sagjori village had a total population of 943 people, including 465 males and 478 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.20%, with male literacy at 64.72% and female literacy at 48.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 703.

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

Nearby Villages of Sagjori

Sagjori 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 Sagjori

Sagjori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Sagjori is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sagjori is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagjori

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

Health Facilities in Sagjori

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

FAQs about Sagjori