Sarasankha - Soro, Balasore

Sarasankha is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Sarasakha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasankha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasankha is 393747. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sarasankha

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasankha village had a total population of 2,681 people, including 1,404 males and 1,277 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.85%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 79.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasankha

Sarasankha 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 Sarasankha

Sarasankha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Sarasankha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sarasankha 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 Sarasankha

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

Health Facilities in Sarasankha

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

FAQs about Sarasankha