Sunamudi - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Sunamudi is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tankapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunamudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunamudi is 420742. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 767038 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Sunamudi 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 Sunamudi

As per Census 2011, Sunamudi village has a total population of 806 people, consisting of 381 males and 425 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 488 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunamudi

Sunamudi 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 Sunamudi

Sunamudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Sunamudi is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sunamudi 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 Sunamudi

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

Health Facilities in Sunamudi

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

FAQs about Sunamudi