Sanasada - Rayagada, Gajapati

Sanasada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ramagiri and around 53 km from Paralakhemundi. Engarsingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanasada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanasada is 415063. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Sanasada 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 Sanasada

As per Census 2011, Sanasada village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 274 males and 285 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population559274285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186652
Scheduled Tribes (ST)559274285
Literate Population1419843
Illiterate Population418176242

Nearby Villages of Sanasada

Sanasada 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)
BurusingiNorth-West1.85 km
AlasingiSouth1.86 km
LobaNorth2.56 km
JenapadaWest2.57 km
BadasadaEast2.57 km
TendiSouth2.76 km
KhambarisahiSouth-West3.01 km
TitiliSouth-East3.14 km
Bada PutarNorth-West3.44 km
KekesingiNorth3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanasada

Sanasada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.8 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 Sanasada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sanasada is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanasada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sanasada

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

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

FAQs about Sanasada

Where is Sanasada located?

Sanasada village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanasada?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanasada is Engarsingi.

What is the pincode of Sanasada?

The pincode of Sanasada is 761212.

What is the population of Sanasada?

Sanasada has a total population of 559, including 274 males and 285 females.

How many households are there in Sanasada?

There are 133 households in Sanasada.

What is the literacy rate in Sanasada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanasada is 25.22%. Male literacy is 35.77% and female literacy is 15.09%.