Sorismal - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Sorismal is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dedarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorismal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorismal is 423774. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sorismal

As per Census 2011, Sorismal village has a total population of 712 people, consisting of 361 males and 351 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorismal

Sorismal 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 Sorismal

Sorismal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Sorismal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sorismal is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorismal

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

Health Facilities in Sorismal

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

FAQs about Sorismal