Sarisa - Basta, Balasore

Sarisa is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Basta and around 47 km from Baleshwar. Purusottampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarisa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarisa is 392315. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sarisa

According to the 2011 Census, Sarisa village had a total population of 863 people, including 433 males and 430 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.64%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 63.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarisa

Sarisa 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 Sarisa

Sarisa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Sarisa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarisa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarisa

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

Health Facilities in Sarisa

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

FAQs about Sarisa