Sarsara - Banei, Sundargarh

Sarsara is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tikaetpali and around 195 km from Sundargarh. Sarsara Balang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsara is 385061. The village covers a total geographical area of 768 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Sarsara

According to the 2011 Census, Sarsara village had a total population of 2,426 people, including 1,187 males and 1,239 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 62.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,618.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsara

Sarsara 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 Sarsara

Public transport in the Sarsara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sarsara is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sarsara is about 195 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarsara

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

Health Facilities in Sarsara

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

FAQs about Sarsara