Sautakhanda - Gaisilet, Bargarh
Sautakhanda is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jamutpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sautakhanda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sautakhanda is 380062. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Sautakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijepur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sautakhanda
As per Census 2011, Sautakhanda village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 479 males and 473 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sautakhanda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 | 479 | 473 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 118 | 62 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 263 | 134 | 129 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 605 | 341 | 264 |
| Illiterate Population | 347 | 138 | 209 |
Nearby Villages of Sautakhanda
Sautakhanda 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 Sautakhanda
Sautakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Padmapur to Sautakhanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Sautakhanda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sautakhanda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sautakhanda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sautakhanda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sautakhanda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sautakhanda
Where is Sautakhanda located?
Sautakhanda village is located in Gaisilet Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sautakhanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Sautakhanda is Jamutpali.
What is the pincode of Sautakhanda?
The pincode of Sautakhanda is 768037.
What is the population of Sautakhanda?
Sautakhanda has a total population of 952, including 479 males and 473 females.
How many households are there in Sautakhanda?
There are 275 households in Sautakhanda.
What is the literacy rate in Sautakhanda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sautakhanda is 63.55%. Male literacy is 71.19% and female literacy is 55.81%.