Sarasmal - Tamnar, Raigarh

Sarasmal is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Sarasmal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasmal is 434816. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.58 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarasmal

As per Census 2011, Sarasmal village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 261 males and 274 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Sarasmal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sarasmal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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