Sarasmal - Deogaon, Balangir

Sarasmal is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Tushura and around 40 km from Balangir. Sarasmal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasmal is 420353. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sarasmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sarasmal

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasmal village had a total population of 975 people, including 476 males and 499 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.52%, with male literacy at 71.39% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasmal

Sarasmal 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 Sarasmal

Sarasmal 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 Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Sarasmal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sarasmal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasmal

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

Health Facilities in Sarasmal

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

FAQs about Sarasmal