Sarasara - Harabhanga, Boudh

Sarasara is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Baudh Sadar and around 5 km from Baudh. Sarasara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasara is 418370. The village covers a total geographical area of 812 hectares and falls under the 762026 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sarasara

As per Census 2011, Sarasara village has a total population of 4,093 people, consisting of 2,058 males and 2,035 females. The village has 974 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 503 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,844 literate and 1,249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0932,0582,035
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503244259
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,158601557
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1265967
Literate Population2,8441,6181,226
Illiterate Population1,249440809

Nearby Villages of Sarasara

Sarasara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LokanathkataNorth-East1.40 km
RaithaniNorth-East1.96 km
BamandaSouth2.27 km
BadabankapadaEast2.32 km
GudapadaWest2.44 km
PakhalkhaiEast2.44 km
TalabahalSouth-West2.60 km
JogiberiniNorth2.61 km
KalesworNorth-East2.74 km
KantuaniNorth2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarasara

Sarasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Sarasara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Sarasara is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarasara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarasara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarasara

Where is Sarasara located?

Sarasara village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarasara?

Sarasara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarasara?

The pincode of Sarasara is 762026.

What is the population of Sarasara?

Sarasara has a total population of 4,093, including 2,058 males and 2,035 females.

How many households are there in Sarasara?

There are 974 households in Sarasara.

What is the literacy rate in Sarasara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarasara is 69.48%. Male literacy is 78.62% and female literacy is 60.25%.