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

As per Census 2011, Sanakhani village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 278 males and 294 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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