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

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasmal village had a total population of 535 people, including 261 males and 274 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.67%, with male literacy at 80.66% and female literacy at 45.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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, 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