Sarapal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Sarapal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Charamal and around 80 km from Sambalpur. Bansajal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarapal is 382372. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sarapal

According to the 2011 Census, Sarapal village had a total population of 288 people, including 141 males and 147 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarapal

Sarapal 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 Sarapal

Sarapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Sarapal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Sarapal is about 80 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 Sarapal

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

Health Facilities in Sarapal

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

FAQs about Sarapal