Sanda - Pallahara, Angul

Sanda is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Khamar and around 93 km from Anugul . Injidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanda is 403627. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sanda

According to the 2011 Census, Sanda village had a total population of 693 people, including 340 males and 353 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 49.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanda

Sanda 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 Sanda

Sanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Sanda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Sanda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanda

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

Health Facilities in Sanda

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

FAQs about Sanda