Sanakalakote - Gumma, Gajapati

Sanakalakote is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Serango and around 37 km from Paralakhemundi. Badakalakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakalakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakalakote is 414327. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Sanakalakote

As per Census 2011, Sanakalakote village has a total population of 263 people, consisting of 125 males and 138 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population263125138
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522626
Scheduled Tribes (ST)263125138
Literate Population1589266
Illiterate Population1053372

Nearby Villages of Sanakalakote

Sanakalakote 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KulangNorth-East1.20 km
GarlipEast1.34 km
EngeradaSouth1.46 km
TitisingiNorth1.50 km
JangjangalNorth-West1.55 km
BangidisingiEast1.67 km
KulusingSouth-West1.81 km
BadakalakoteSouth-East2.05 km
MarandaNorth-West2.55 km
TumulNorth-East2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanakalakote

Sanakalakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Sanakalakote is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sanakalakote is about 37 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 Sanakalakote

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sanakalakote

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sanakalakote

Where is Sanakalakote located?

Sanakalakote village is located in Gumma Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanakalakote?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanakalakote is Badakalakote.

What is the pincode of Sanakalakote?

The pincode of Sanakalakote is 761207.

What is the population of Sanakalakote?

Sanakalakote has a total population of 263, including 125 males and 138 females.

How many households are there in Sanakalakote?

There are 59 households in Sanakalakote.

What is the literacy rate in Sanakalakote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanakalakote is 60.08%. Male literacy is 73.60% and female literacy is 47.83%.