Sarubahal - Bisra, Sundargarh

Sarubahal is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Udusu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarubahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarubahal is 384517. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sarubahal 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 Sarubahal

According to the 2011 Census, Sarubahal village had a total population of 1,257 people, including 621 males and 636 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.82%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 48.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,147.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,257621636
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1647985
Scheduled Castes (SC)552530
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,147572575
Literate Population621352269
Illiterate Population636269367

Nearby Villages of Sarubahal

Sarubahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoreikelaSouth1.37 km
KhatangkudarNorth1.46 km
RatakhandiSouth-West2.14 km
JatatoliEast2.24 km
BhumijtolaSouth-East2.31 km
DhodhariNorth-West2.40 km
BangurkelaWest2.76 km
TeterkelaNorth2.96 km
PurunabisraSouth-East2.96 km
JodabandhaEast2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarubahal

Sarubahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Link C-cabin, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sarubahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sarubahal is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarubahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sarubahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarubahal

Where is Sarubahal located?

Sarubahal village is located in Bisra Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sarubahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarubahal is Udusu.

What is the pincode of Sarubahal?

The pincode of Sarubahal is 770036.

What is the population of Sarubahal?

Sarubahal had a total population of 1,257, including 621 males and 636 females.

How many households are there in Sarubahal?

Sarubahal had 286 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarubahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarubahal was 56.82%. Male literacy was 64.94% and female literacy was 48.82%.