Sarumala - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Sarumala is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Rasagobindapur and around 42 km from Baripada. Sarumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarumala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarumala is 390179. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sarumala

According to the 2011 Census, Sarumala village had a total population of 1,174 people, including 576 males and 598 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 73.64% and female literacy at 45.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarumala

Sarumala 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 Sarumala

Public transport in the Sarumala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sarumala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sarumala is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarumala

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

Health Facilities in Sarumala

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

FAQs about Sarumala