Sukunda

Sukunda is a village located in Brahmapur Sadar tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Brahmapur Sadar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Anantai is the gram panchayat of Sukunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Sukunda unique in its vibrant Brahmapur Sadar-Ganjam region. You’ll see Sukunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sukunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sukunda is 412593. The village spans a total geographical area of 108 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 760002. Brahmapur is nearest town to Sukunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sukunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sukunda

Population of Sukunda

According to the 2011 Census, Sukunda has a total population of about 3,056, with approximately 1,592 males and 1,464 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 371 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 566 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.95%, with male literacy at about 74.06% and female literacy near 59.22%. There are around 598 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sukunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sukunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sukunda. As per the 2011 stats, Sukunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sukunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Sukunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sukunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sukunda