Sarasmal - Padampur, Bargarh

Sarasmal is a village situated in the Padampur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Padmapur and around 77 km from Bargarh. Kansingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasmal is 379950. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 768036 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Sarasmal

As per Census 2011, Sarasmal village has a total population of 533 people, consisting of 254 males and 279 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasmal

Sarasmal 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 Sarasmal

Sarasmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Sarasmal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Sarasmal is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasmal

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

Health Facilities in Sarasmal

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

FAQs about Sarasmal