Sapmund - Khaprakhol, Balangir
Sapmund is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Telenpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapmund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapmund is 420732. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Sapmund 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 Sapmund
According to the 2011 Census, Sapmund village had a total population of 196 people, including 100 males and 96 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.38%, with male literacy at 40.24% and female literacy at 15.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.
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 Population | 196 | 100 | 96 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 183 | 93 | 90 |
| Literate Population | 46 | 33 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 150 | 67 | 83 |
Nearby Villages of Sapmund
Sapmund is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sapmund
Sapmund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Sapmund is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sapmund is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sapmund
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sapmund village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sapmund
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sapmund village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sapmund
Where is Sapmund located?
Sapmund village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sapmund?
The Gram Panchayat of Sapmund is Telenpali.
What is the pincode of Sapmund?
The pincode of Sapmund is 767028.
What is the population of Sapmund?
Sapmund had a total population of 196, including 100 males and 96 females.
How many households are there in Sapmund?
Sapmund had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sapmund?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sapmund was 27.38%. Male literacy was 40.24% and female literacy was 15.12%.