Sarankot - Barkot, Deogarh

Sarankot is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Barkot and around 45 km from Debagarh. Saida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarankot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarankot is 382936. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sarankot

According to the 2011 Census, Sarankot village had a total population of 901 people, including 429 males and 472 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.25%, with male literacy at 65.93% and female literacy at 45.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarankot

Sarankot 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 Sarankot

Sarankot 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 Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Sarankot is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Sarankot is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarankot

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

Health Facilities in Sarankot

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

FAQs about Sarankot