Sarasmal - Pusour, Raigarh

Sarasmal is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Karrajor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasmal is 435091. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.63 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sarasmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sarasmal

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasmal village had a total population of 364 people, including 179 males and 185 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.70%, with male literacy at 92.26% and female literacy at 75.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasmal

Sarasmal 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 Sarasmal

Sarasmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Sarasmal is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sarasmal is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasmal

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

Health Facilities in Sarasmal

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

FAQs about Sarasmal