Sakusingha - Harabhanga, Boudh

Sakusingha is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Harbhanga and around 47 km from Baudh. Dhalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakusingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakusingha is 418716. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sakusingha

As per Census 2011, Sakusingha village has a total population of 953 people, consisting of 486 males and 467 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 448 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakusingha

Sakusingha 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 Sakusingha

Sakusingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Sakusingha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Sakusingha is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakusingha

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

Health Facilities in Sakusingha

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

FAQs about Sakusingha