Sukhadukhia - Jaleswar, Balasore

Sukhadukhia is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Jaleswar and around 54 km from Baleshwar. Sikharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhadukhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhadukhia is 391465. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sukhadukhia 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 Sukhadukhia

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhadukhia village had a total population of 649 people, including 341 males and 308 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 64.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhadukhia

Sukhadukhia 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 Sukhadukhia

Sukhadukhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Sukhadukhia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sukhadukhia is about 54 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 Sukhadukhia

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

Health Facilities in Sukhadukhia

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

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