Sankhudi - Basta, Balasore

Sankhudi is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Basta and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Mathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankhudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhudi is 392481. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sankhudi

As per Census 2011, Sankhudi village has a total population of 1,175 people, consisting of 593 males and 582 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhudi

Sankhudi 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 Sankhudi

Sankhudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Sankhudi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sankhudi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankhudi

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

Health Facilities in Sankhudi

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

FAQs about Sankhudi