Saradhapur - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Saradhapur is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saradhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saradhapur is 384867. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 56 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saradhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Saradhapur village had a total population of 523 people, including 260 males and 263 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 77.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

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 Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Saradhapur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Saradhapur is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 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