Sarmuhan - Belpara, Balangir

Sarmuhan is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sarmuhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmuhan is 420957. The village covers a total geographical area of 678 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sarmuhan

As per Census 2011, Sarmuhan village has a total population of 1,306 people, consisting of 650 males and 656 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,306650656
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610492
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457768
Scheduled Tribes (ST)296149147
Literate Population702424278
Illiterate Population604226378

Nearby Villages of Sarmuhan

Sarmuhan 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)
AinlabhataWest2.08 km
NunhadNorth-East2.39 km
KharkharaNorth-West2.54 km
BharuapaliSouth2.76 km
ChacherbengNorth3.05 km
TanlaEast3.14 km
KanutSouth-East3.26 km
BhalukhaiSouth-West3.43 km
BhutungparaSouth3.64 km
BudhabhataNorth-West3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarmuhan

Sarmuhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Sarmuhan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sarmuhan is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarmuhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarmuhan

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

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

FAQs about Sarmuhan

Where is Sarmuhan located?

Sarmuhan village is located in Belpara Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarmuhan?

Sarmuhan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarmuhan?

The pincode of Sarmuhan is 767026.

What is the population of Sarmuhan?

Sarmuhan has a total population of 1,306, including 650 males and 656 females.

How many households are there in Sarmuhan?

There are 331 households in Sarmuhan.

What is the literacy rate in Sarmuhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarmuhan is 53.75%. Male literacy is 65.23% and female literacy is 42.38%.