Sarsang - Gumma, Gajapati

Sarsang is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Serango and around 47 km from Paralakhemundi. Gumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsang is 414400. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sarsang

As per Census 2011, Sarsang village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 61 males and 81 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,327 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 52 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsang

Sarsang 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 Sarsang

Public transport in the Sarsang is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Sarsang is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sarsang is about 47 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 Sarsang

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

Health Facilities in Sarsang

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

FAQs about Sarsang