Sabalkana - Mahanga, Cuttack

Sabalkana is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sabalkana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sabalkana is 399591. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sabalkana

According to the 2011 Census, Sabalkana village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 885 males and 872 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.72%, with male literacy at 93.22% and female literacy at 80.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Sabalkana

Sabalkana 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 Sabalkana

Sabalkana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Sabalkana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Sabalkana is about 55 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 Sabalkana

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

Health Facilities in Sabalkana

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

FAQs about Sabalkana