Sarmbai - Kashipur, Rayagada

Sarmbai is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sinduraghati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarmbai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmbai is 425774. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

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

Population of Sarmbai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmbai village had a total population of 580 people, including 261 males and 319 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.33%, with male literacy at 58.45% and female literacy at 27.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarmbai

Sarmbai 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 Sarmbai

Sarmbai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sarmbai is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sarmbai is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarmbai

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

Health Facilities in Sarmbai

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

FAQs about Sarmbai