Sarasinga - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Sarasinga is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Baria and around 36 km from Kendujhar. Tukudiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarasinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarasinga is 385653. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sarasinga

According to the 2011 Census, Sarasinga village had a total population of 823 people, including 406 males and 417 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.61%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarasinga

Sarasinga 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 Sarasinga

Sarasinga 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 Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Sarasinga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sarasinga is about 36 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 Sarasinga

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

Health Facilities in Sarasinga

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

FAQs about Sarasinga