Sarsida - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sarsida is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Jaleswar and around 58 km from Baleshwar. Gopimohanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsida is 391539. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sarsida 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 Sarsida

According to the 2011 Census, Sarsida village had a total population of 1,497 people, including 786 males and 711 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.81%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 75.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsida

Sarsida 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 Sarsida

Sarsida 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 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sarsida is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarsida is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarsida

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

Health Facilities in Sarsida

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

FAQs about Sarsida