Sanuden - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Sanuden is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Padiabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanuden village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanuden is 420769. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sanuden

As per Census 2011, Sanuden village has a total population of 840 people, consisting of 432 males and 408 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 178 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population840432408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774235
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869690
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1788890
Literate Population509304205
Illiterate Population331128203

Nearby Villages of Sanuden

Sanuden 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)
KangaonSouth-East1.59 km
LachhimalNorth-East1.66 km
PadiabahalSouth-West2.17 km
BadudenNorth2.36 km
Tilei BahalWest2.59 km
AinlapaliSouth3.39 km
MatiabhataNorth-West3.49 km
BaliabhataSouth-East3.55 km
DameipaliNorth-East3.67 km
BadbanjipaliWest3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanuden

Sanuden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Sanuden is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sanuden is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanuden

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sanuden

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

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

FAQs about Sanuden

Where is Sanuden located?

Sanuden village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanuden?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanuden is Padiabahal.

What is the pincode of Sanuden?

The pincode of Sanuden is 767028.

What is the population of Sanuden?

Sanuden has a total population of 840, including 432 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Sanuden?

There are 233 households in Sanuden.

What is the literacy rate in Sanuden?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanuden is 60.60%. Male literacy is 70.37% and female literacy is 50.25%.