Sarasdol - Birsa, Balaghat

Sarasdol is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baihar and around 95 km from Balaghat. Janpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasdol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasdol is 498187. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.35 hectares and falls under the 481116 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sarasdol

As per Census 2011, Sarasdol village has a total population of 721 people, consisting of 346 males and 375 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population721346375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914645
Scheduled Castes (SC)351718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)252128124
Literate Population487260227
Illiterate Population23486148

Nearby Villages of Sarasdol

Sarasdol 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaherakharNorth-East2.07 km
SantapurWest2.29 km
BhimlatNorth2.29 km
BistawahiSouth-East2.34 km
BhimaNorth-West2.35 km
JanpurSouth2.36 km
BasinkharEast2.39 km
GudmaWest3.56 km
NikumEast3.92 km
SahegaonWest4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarasdol

Sarasdol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamhani Banjur, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Sarasdol is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sarasdol is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasdol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sarasdol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarasdol

Where is Sarasdol located?

Sarasdol village is located in Birsa Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarasdol?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarasdol is Janpur.

What is the pincode of Sarasdol?

The pincode of Sarasdol is 481116.

What is the population of Sarasdol?

Sarasdol has a total population of 721, including 346 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Sarasdol?

There are 152 households in Sarasdol.

What is the literacy rate in Sarasdol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarasdol is 67.55%. Male literacy is 75.14% and female literacy is 60.53%.