Sanjapada - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Sanjapada is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Bhusan Steel Limited and around 54 km from Dhenkanal. Sanjapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjapada is 402975. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 759128 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sanjapada

According to the 2011 Census, Sanjapada village had a total population of 1,927 people, including 992 males and 935 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.80%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanjapada

Sanjapada 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 Sanjapada

Sanjapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Sanjapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sanjapada is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanjapada

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

Health Facilities in Sanjapada

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

FAQs about Sanjapada