Sarsarabalang - Banei, Sundargarh

Sarsarabalang is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Tikaetpali and around 198 km from Sundargarh. Sarsara Balang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarsarabalang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarsarabalang is 385047. The village covers a total geographical area of 623 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Sarsarabalang 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 Sarsarabalang

According to the 2011 Census, Sarsarabalang village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 826 males and 858 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.77%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 51.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,467.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarsarabalang

Sarsarabalang 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 Sarsarabalang

Sarsarabalang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sarsarabalang is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sarsarabalang is about 198 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarsarabalang

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

Health Facilities in Sarsarabalang

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

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