Barsuan - Bisra, Sundargarh

Barsuan is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Manko serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barsuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsuan is 384535. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Barsuan

According to the 2011 Census, Barsuan village had a total population of 1,335 people, including 660 males and 675 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.39%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 36.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Barsuan

Barsuan 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 Barsuan

Barsuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Barsuan is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Barsuan is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barsuan

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

Health Facilities in Barsuan

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

FAQs about Barsuan