Sungahana - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Sungahana is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Islampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sungahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sungahana is 599820. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.75 hectares and falls under the 585331 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sungahana

As per Census 2011, Sungahana village has a total population of 1,118 people, consisting of 577 males and 541 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 624 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sungahana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sungahana

Sungahana 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 Sungahana

Sungahana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Sungahana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Sungahana is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sungahana

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

Health Facilities in Sungahana

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

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