Sodangai - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Sodangai is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Bhanjanagar and around 112 km from Chatrapur. Tanarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sodangai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sodangai is 410653. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Sodangai

According to the 2011 Census, Sodangai village had a total population of 319 people, including 151 males and 168 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 85.82% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Sodangai

Sodangai 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 Sodangai

Public transport in the Sodangai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Sodangai is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sodangai is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sodangai

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

Health Facilities in Sodangai

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

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