Sarmana - Batouli, Surguja

Sarmana is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Sarmana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmana is 433501. The village covers a total geographical area of 1142.12 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sarmana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarmana

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmana village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 967 males and 973 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.55%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 57.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,590.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarmana

Sarmana 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 Sarmana

Sarmana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Sarmana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Sarmana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarmana

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

Health Facilities in Sarmana

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

FAQs about Sarmana