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

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmuhan village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 650 males and 656 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 49.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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