Sankuruda - Rayagada, Gajapati

Sankuruda is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankuruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankuruda is 414833. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sankuruda 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 Sankuruda

According to the 2011 Census, Sankuruda village had a total population of 535 people, including 235 males and 300 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,277 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.67%, with male literacy at 59.09% and female literacy at 31.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankuruda

Sankuruda 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 Sankuruda

Public transport in the Sankuruda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sankuruda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sankuruda is about 31 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 Sankuruda

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

Health Facilities in Sankuruda

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

FAQs about Sankuruda