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

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasmal village had a total population of 533 people, including 254 males and 279 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 65.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

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