Sundhikateni - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Sundhikateni is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bhusal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundhikateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundhikateni is 402593. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sundhikateni

As per Census 2011, Sundhikateni village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 126 males and 113 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundhikateni

Sundhikateni 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 Sundhikateni

Public transport in the Sundhikateni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Sundhikateni is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sundhikateni is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundhikateni

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

Health Facilities in Sundhikateni

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

FAQs about Sundhikateni