Sahala - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Sahala is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Batagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahala is 402499. The village covers a total geographical area of 789 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sahala

According to the 2011 Census, Sahala village had a total population of 635 people, including 295 males and 340 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.11%, with male literacy at 73.12% and female literacy at 49.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahala

Sahala 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 Sahala

Sahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Sahala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sahala is about 46 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 Sahala

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

Health Facilities in Sahala

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

FAQs about Sahala