Sendhasar - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Sendhasar is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Maruabili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sendhasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sendhasar is 402482. The village covers a total geographical area of 618 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sendhasar 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 Sendhasar

According to the 2011 Census, Sendhasar village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 770 males and 737 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.24%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 50.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,034.

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

Nearby Villages of Sendhasar

Sendhasar 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 Sendhasar

Public transport in the Sendhasar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Sendhasar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sendhasar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sendhasar

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

Health Facilities in Sendhasar

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

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