Sasanga - Baramba, Cuttack

Sasanga is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Badamba and around 120 km from Cuttack. Bhattarika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasanga is 398799. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 754031 pincode. Badamba is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sasanga

As per Census 2011, Sasanga village has a total population of 2,726 people, consisting of 1,444 males and 1,282 females. The village has 704 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,067 literate and 659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 758 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7261,4441,282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325170155
Scheduled Castes (SC)758405353
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,0671,190877
Illiterate Population659254405

Nearby Villages of Sasanga

Sasanga 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)
GameiNorth-West0.98 km
KhalidhipNorth1.42 km
KaradibandhaNorth-East2.18 km
KandhaNorth-West2.30 km
JanisahiNorth2.64 km
BeliapalNorth-West2.73 km
DamangadiaNorth2.80 km
KanjiapalEast3.10 km
GobardhanpurWest3.29 km
KesabereniNorth-East3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sasanga

Sasanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Badamba to Sasanga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sasanga is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sasanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sasanga

Where is Sasanga located?

Sasanga village is located in Baramba Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sasanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Sasanga is Bhattarika.

What is the pincode of Sasanga?

The pincode of Sasanga is 754031.

What is the population of Sasanga?

Sasanga has a total population of 2,726, including 1,444 males and 1,282 females.

How many households are there in Sasanga?

There are 704 households in Sasanga.

What is the literacy rate in Sasanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sasanga is 75.83%. Male literacy is 82.41% and female literacy is 68.41%.