Sugumu - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Sugumu is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kumpapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sugumu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugumu is 410466. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Sugumu

As per Census 2011, Sugumu village has a total population of 195 people, consisting of 102 males and 93 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sugumu

Sugumu 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 Sugumu

Public transport in the Sugumu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Sugumu is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sugumu is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sugumu

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

Health Facilities in Sugumu

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

FAQs about Sugumu