S.R.D.M.N. Panchayat (Junior) College

This is the junior college out in Sargipali. It’s a part of Sundargarh that most people just live their lives in without much fuss. Being a panchayat college means we aren't some private, high-end place with a huge budget. We have the basic buildings and the classrooms that the students need for their plus-two studies. The sun gets really hot in this part of Odisha, so the classrooms can get a bit stuffy in the afternoons. We try to keep the fans going, but you know how the power can be sometimes. Students come in from the nearby villages, some walking and some on bicycles. You’ll see them hanging out by the main entrance before the first bell. We don’t have a big fancy website or anything. Most people just walk in if they need to ask about admissions or get a certificate signed. The office staff stays busy with all the physical files and registers. It’s a lot of paperwork, honestly. We’ve been here for a while, and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but the roof doesn't leak and the benches are mostly sturdy. It’s a practical place for kids to finish their schooling before they head off to a bigger city or start working. We just keep the doors open and follow the schedule as best as we can every single day.