Sahangagopalpur - Banki, Cuttack

Sahangagopalpur is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Ratagada Gobindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahangagopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahangagopalpur is 398897. The village covers a total geographical area of 895 hectares and falls under the 754299 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sahangagopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sahangagopalpur village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,042 males and 1,065 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.96%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 77.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahangagopalpur

Sahangagopalpur 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 Sahangagopalpur

Sahangagopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Sahangagopalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sahangagopalpur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahangagopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Sahangagopalpur

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

FAQs about Sahangagopalpur