Sarasatia - Khaira, Balasore

Sarasatia is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Khaira and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasatia is 393421. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sarasatia

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasatia village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 514 males and 519 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasatia

Sarasatia 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 Sarasatia

Sarasatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sarasatia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarasatia is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasatia

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

Health Facilities in Sarasatia

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

FAQs about Sarasatia