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

As per Census 2011, Sarasmal village has a total population of 975 people, consisting of 476 males and 499 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 278 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population975476499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296762
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196356
Scheduled Tribes (ST)278130148
Literate Population512292220
Illiterate Population463184279

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiletkaniSouth-East1.61 km
KuthurlaNorth-East1.96 km
KanakpurSouth1.97 km
NuniadhipaEast2.04 km
PalaskhandWest2.08 km
ChormaraSouth-West2.35 km
BadbandhSouth-East2.46 km
ApamaraWest2.69 km
BhutiarbahalNorth-West2.78 km
BanjibahalSouth-East3.15 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Sarasmal

Where is Sarasmal located?

Sarasmal village is located in Deogaon Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarasmal?

Sarasmal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarasmal?

The pincode of Sarasmal is 767030.

What is the population of Sarasmal?

Sarasmal has a total population of 975, including 476 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Sarasmal?

There are 276 households in Sarasmal.

What is the literacy rate in Sarasmal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarasmal is 52.51%. Male literacy is 61.34% and female literacy is 44.09%.