Sarisa

Sarisa is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Purusottampur is the gram panchayat of Sarisa village.

Here you can discover what makes Sarisa unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Sarisa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sarisa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarisa is 392315. The village spans a total geographical area of 115 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757055. Baleshwar is nearest town to Sarisa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sarisa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sarisa

Population of Sarisa

According to the 2011 Census, Sarisa has a total population of about 863, with approximately 433 males and 430 females. The sex ratio is around 993 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 259 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 59. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.46%, with male literacy at about 68.82% and female literacy near 56.05%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarisa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sarisa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sarisa. As per the 2011 stats, Sarisa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sarisa

Knowing the nearby villages of Sarisa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sarisa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarisa