Sasapasi - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Sasapasi is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Karagola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasapasi is 402489. The village covers a total geographical area of 828 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sasapasi 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 Sasapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Sasapasi village had a total population of 1,578 people, including 825 males and 753 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.34%, with male literacy at 88.32% and female literacy at 73.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasapasi

Sasapasi 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 Sasapasi

Sasapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Sasapasi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sasapasi is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasapasi

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

Health Facilities in Sasapasi

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

FAQs about Sasapasi