Sanakelajhori - Chikiti, Ganjam

Sanakelajhori is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 59 km from Nuagaon and around 84 km from Chatrapur. L.laxminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakelajhori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakelajhori is 413020. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 761011 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sanakelajhori

As per Census 2011, Sanakelajhori village has a total population of 340 people, consisting of 172 males and 168 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population340172168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)29821
Scheduled Castes (SC)22139
Literate Population22213488
Illiterate Population1183880

Nearby Villages of Sanakelajhori

Sanakelajhori 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)
GoudagamNorth-West1.15 km
BadakelajhoriNorth-East1.32 km
DauniWest1.49 km
ChoudhuritikarapadaSouth-West1.99 km
BalarampurNorth2.26 km
BrahmananuapadaNorth-East2.76 km
PatrachudiNorth2.80 km
BijayalaxminarayanpurNorth-West2.87 km
BanamaliWest2.97 km
RaipurNorth-West3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanakelajhori

Sanakelajhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Digapahandi to Sanakelajhori is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sanakelajhori is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanakelajhori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sanakelajhori

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sanakelajhori 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 Sanakelajhori

Where is Sanakelajhori located?

Sanakelajhori village is located in Chikiti Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanakelajhori?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanakelajhori is L.laxminarayanpur.

What is the pincode of Sanakelajhori?

The pincode of Sanakelajhori is 761011.

What is the population of Sanakelajhori?

Sanakelajhori has a total population of 340, including 172 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Sanakelajhori?

There are 69 households in Sanakelajhori.

What is the literacy rate in Sanakelajhori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanakelajhori is 65.29%. Male literacy is 77.91% and female literacy is 52.38%.