Sugo - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sugo is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jaleswar and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Sugo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugo is 391472. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 756084 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sugo

According to the 2011 Census, Sugo village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 891 males and 853 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.59%, with male literacy at 91.17% and female literacy at 81.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Sugo

Sugo 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 Sugo

Sugo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sugo is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sugo is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sugo

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

Health Facilities in Sugo

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

FAQs about Sugo