Sumantapur - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Sumantapur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada-dumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumantapur is 412865. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sumantapur

As per Census 2011, Sumantapur village has a total population of 967 people, consisting of 495 males and 472 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 518 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumantapur

Sumantapur 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 Sumantapur

Sumantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Sumantapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sumantapur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumantapur

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

Health Facilities in Sumantapur

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

FAQs about Sumantapur