Sarsa - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sarsa is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Jaleswar and around 64 km from Baleshwar. Sampatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsa is 391552. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 756034 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sarsa 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 Sarsa

As per Census 2011, Sarsa village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 279 males and 249 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsa

Sarsa 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 Sarsa

Sarsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sarsa is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarsa is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarsa

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

Health Facilities in Sarsa

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

FAQs about Sarsa