Sareikela - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Sareikela is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 255 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhutuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sareikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sareikela is 384962. The village covers a total geographical area of 1164 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Sareikela 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 Sareikela

As per Census 2011, Sareikela village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 179 males and 163 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sareikela

Sareikela 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 Sareikela

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sareikela. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sareikela is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sareikela is about 255 km, with the usual travel time around ~7.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sareikela

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

Health Facilities in Sareikela

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

FAQs about Sareikela