Saristal - Kotma, Anuppur

Saristal is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Umarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saristal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saristal is 501757. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.88 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Saristal

As per Census 2011, Saristal village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 110 males and 112 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saristal

Saristal 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 Saristal

Saristal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijuri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Saristal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Saristal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saristal

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

Health Facilities in Saristal

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

FAQs about Saristal