Sanakhani - Mohana, Gajapati

Sanakhani is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badakhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakhani is 413767. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Sanakhani

According to the 2011 Census, Sanakhani village had a total population of 572 people, including 278 males and 294 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.11%, with male literacy at 57.47% and female literacy at 43.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanakhani

Sanakhani 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 Sanakhani

Sanakhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Sanakhani is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sanakhani is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanakhani

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

Health Facilities in Sanakhani

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

FAQs about Sanakhani