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

As per Census 2011, Sarumala village has a total population of 1,174 people, consisting of 576 males and 598 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 597 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 633 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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